Tuesday morning news briefing: Don’t be afraid of Covid, says Donald Trump

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Comment and analysis

• Leo McKinstry | Test and trace shambles far more than a ‘glitch’
• Michael Deacon | Matt Hancock still spins his way out of trouble
• William Hague | Boris must show the power of Tory values
• Celia Walden | It is time we stopped using the word ‘snowflake’
• Reader letters | Lives are being lost by GPs failing to see patients

Editor’s choice: Features and arts

Business and money briefing

Motor industry | Nissan and Toyota have demanded a UK government bailout to cover the tariffs Japan’s two largest carmakers will face if there is a no trade deal Brexit. The two companies want the government to cover the expected 10 per cent taxes. Brussels Correspondent James Crisp explains how UK and EU negotiators are racing to finalise a zero-tariff free trade agreement by the October 15 European Council summit.  

• James Bond | Royal Mint left out in the cold with its bullion
• Investment tip | Why we will give this wheel another spin
• Alex cartoon | See our cartoonist’s latest work on world of finance

Sport briefing

Transfer deadline day | Manchester United signed three on transfer deadline day, including Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani on a free deal. Who else made a move before the window slammed shut? View our round-up of all the transfer drama as last-minute deals are announced.  

• Party ‘breach’ | England trio ruled out of Wales friendly
• Sale | Row over rearranged match with Worcester
• Novak Djokovic | Player speaks of ‘awkward deja vu’

Tonight’s dinner  

Cheddar, onion and spinach tart | This rich cheese tart, starring sharp mature cheddar and a dollop of English mustard, by Diana Henry makes a great light meal. Read the recipe.

And finally… for this morning’s downtime

Trans ban | Graham Linehan, The IT Crowd creator, says Channel 4 has pulled an episode following "complaints about transphobia". Where will this end, asks Anthony Brett? He argues banning the sitcom is a funny way for C4 to "challenge the status quo".