the uk's cost of living rises by more than 3% for the second month in a row, despite a small drop in the rate of inflation. a draft report from brazillian lawmakers recommends presidentjair bolsonaro face criminal charges over his government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic — but drops accusations of genocide and homicide. good afternoon, you are watching bbc news. a reminder that the health secretary will be leading a briefing from downing street shortly — it was due at five o'clock but i can tell you it's been delayed byjust a few minutes. sajid javid will be joined by drjenny harries from the uk health security agency and professor stephen powis from nhs england. the briefing comes after comments from the nhs confederation, which said rising infections means measures, including mandatory face coverings in crowded spaces, should be implemented. here's our health editor, hugh pym.