5 minutes bbc news summary

Here's a summary of the top stories from the BBC News website for the past 5 minutes:

Breaking News

• UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new plan to tackle the cost of living crisis, which includes a 5% increase in the national living wage and a freeze on council tax. (BBC News)
• The UK has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases, with 47,240 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours. (BBC News)

International News

• The US has imposed sanctions on Russia over its alleged involvement in the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was hospitalized after falling ill on a flight in August. (BBC News)
• **The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on Belarus over its crackdown on protests following a disputed presidential election. (BBC News)

Business News

• The UK's economy has grown by 0.1% in the three months to August, according to official figures, despite concerns over the impact of COVID-19. (BBC News)
• The price of oil has fallen to its lowest level in over a year, amid concerns over the global economic outlook. (BBC News)

Sport

• Manchester City has been banned from European competition for two seasons by UEFA, following an investigation into alleged financial irregularities. (BBC Sport)
• The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced a new 100-ball competition, which will feature eight teams and start in 2021. (BBC Sport)

Weather

• A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of the UK, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to hit the country over the next few days. (BBC Weather)

Please note that these stories are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation.