The Government is up against the clock to justify its next set of restrictions – as the Covid Recovery Group grows

Even if the Government ends lockdown on December 2, it will be under pressure to prove why some areas should be under a tiered system.

Stephen Booth: The Brexit trade talks, the romance and realities of fishing, and its crucial importance for Scotland

Macron has been steadfast in his belief that the EU should stand firm on access to UK waters. He may be forced to compromise, however.

Germany enters a critical stage – as Europe increasingly converges in its Covid-19 response

From curfews to alcohol bans, leaders across the continent are increasingly unified in their choice of measures.

Stephen Booth: As the Brexit deadline nears, the UK stands strong on fishing rights, but Frost hints at movement on state aid

All eyes will be on Emmanuel Macron this week, since France has been most prepared to play hardball.

Why the Germans don’t always do it better

Using modern Germany as a stick with which to beat old-fashioned Britain is a grave mistake.

Iain Dale: Good luck to Robbie Gibb’s prospective challenger to the BBC and Sky. And to News UK if it has a go, too.

Plus: Russia’s opposition leader was poisoned, so now slap Magnitsky sanctions on Putin. And: Phil Collins’ ungracious departure.

Stephen Booth: With four months left to get a Brexit deal, state aid is the major stumbling block for the UK and EU.

At the start of the summer there were reasons for optimism about an agreement. However, the mood appears to have turned.

Matt Kilcoyne: Anti-democratic China is testing the West’s resolve, and it’s CANZUK that has risen to the occasion

Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom joined the USA in condemning moves to shut down free and fair elections in Hong Kong.

Stephen Booth: Barnier sees the need for compromise. The question is whether EU member states will let him.

He was sent in to play hardball with the UK – on the expectation it would cave into demands. But this assumption has been proven wrong.

Colin Clark: If the Scottish Tories stay in the middle of the road, they’ll get run over

In 2016, 38 per cent of voters in Scotland backed Brexit. So why is the Party currently stuck at 23 per cent in the polls for next year’s Holyrood election?

Germany can teach us how to stop being a contemptible nation of supplicants

It is absurd and demeaning that we depend on Hancock, or on anyone in London, for the supply of hospital gowns.

Exit strategies: What do these look like in other countries?

Some regions have already started to ease off lockdown measures. Here are their plans so far:

Johnson’s extra virus mission. To help “save the world”.

Neither Trump, Merkel nor the EU institutions are showing the global leadership necessary. Over to a joint ticket of the Prime Minister and Macron.

Lagarde, von der Leyen and Merkel have all failed to take charge of Europe’s response to the virus

Nation states can act decisively when they wish to do so: the EU seems paralysed.

Stephen Lynch: Britain has an opportunity to show leadership in Africa and around the world

At home, our government’s motives will be questioned, and it will be accused of holding post-colonial attitudes borne of guilt or arrogance.