Monday morning news briefing: PM told to give more ground to Brussels

Fury as European Union demands more Brexit concessions

It is the start of a crunch week that will decide the fate of Boris Johnson's Brexit. But Brussels has demanded yet more concessions from Britain - prompting warnings that a deal based on further compromise would never get through Parliament. Michel Barnier, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator, told ambassadors that "more work needs to be done". It sparked anger and appeared to sink hopes of an early breakthrough. Officials resume talks today, with time rapidly running out if there is to be an agreement to put to EU leaders at their two-day summit from Thursday. The sticking point remains the Northern Irish backstop. Peter Foster explains why that is so important. And Camilla Tominey reports on warnings from scientists that EU rules could make cancer deaths more likely.

Meanwhile, the Queen's Speech takes place today amid the State Opening of Parliament. Among the plans to be set out is tougher prison sentences for foreign murderers and rapists. In the 22-bill Queen's Speech, the Government aims to set out a Brexit Britain blueprint. Topic by topic, Political Correspondent Amy Jones sets out what will be in the Government's legislative agenda.

PS: BBC Radio 4 Today show host Nick Robinson has compared Mr Johnson's social media operation to "propaganda used by dictators down the ages".

Mental health: Courts must ditch 'insanity' and 'lunatic' words

People suffering mental ill health face being let down and stigmatised by "outdated" laws that still describe them as "lunatics" and "insane", according to the Director of Public Prosecutions. Home Affairs Editor Charles Hymas reports how Max Hill QC says criminal justice has lagged behind in how it handles mental health after research found one in five victims, witnesses or defendants has a mental health condition. Read his exclusive article in full.

The Irishman: Robbie Collin's five-star verdict on Scorsese epic

Martin Scorsese described CGI used to digitally de-age Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci in his new film as "an evolution of make-up". But how realistic are the visual effects in The Irishman? After its UK premiere last night, read critic Robbie Collin's five-star review describing the "weighty work" as a "magisterial mob epic". Follow all Robbie's reviews in his weekly newsletter.

News digest

• Weather warning | Met Office puts much of England on flooding alert

• Mass migration | Climate change could push vast numbers from homes

• Syrian crisis | Kurdish allies forced into Russian-brokered Assad deal

• 'Sorry doesn't cut it' | Harry Dunn's mother rejects Anne Sacoolas apology

• New homes | Only one in 10 green belt properties are deemed 'affordable'

Gallery: The big picture

The Prince and the Pope | The Prince of Wales talks to Pope Francis in St Peter's Square yesterday after Cardinal John Henry Newman was declared a saint by the Catholic Church. Read Tim Stanley's report from Vatican City and click through our gallery of more striking images from around the world.

Comment

• Nick Timothy | Crunch week is destined to reveal politicians' true colours

• Iain Duncan Smith | Conservative wreckers hope finally to smash Brexit

• John Penrose | Never again must the Speaker be able to make up new rules

• Tim Stanley | Pomp and papal circumstance on historic day at the Vatican

• Jane Shilling | I don't regret my surrender to life-changing power of 'No'

Editor's choice

1. Peter Crouch interview | 'Prince Harry asked me how on earth I bagged my wife'  

2. Off the leash | Are you suffering from dog-walkers' elbow? How to avoid condition

3. Buying power | Phil Spencer's guide to negotiating thousands off price of your home

Business and money briefing

UK growth | The Bank of England's deputy governor has voiced his concern about the effect of Brexit on business investment and productivity. In an exclusive interview with Russell Lynch, Sir Dave Ramsden warns the UK's "speed limit" for growth could hamper efforts to help a weak economy.

• Buy-to-let | Cut-price mortgages tempt landlords back to ailing sector

• Investment tip | Incoming boss of this firm gives room to breathe

• Stay on top of the markets | Live stocks and shares updates 24 hours a day

Sport briefing

Japanese whirlwind | The Rugby World Cup hosts overcame typhoon concerns to knock Scotland out of the contest. Read Chief Sports Writer Paul Hayward's report from Yokohama and here are our player ratings.

• Maggie Alphonsi | My team of the Rugby World Cup's pool stage

• Southgate rings the changes | Tyrone Mings to make England debut

• Brigid Kosgei | Kenyan demolishes women's marathon world record

And finally...

Final requests | A Wizard of Oz costume, a Chinese takeaway and an Argos catalogue are among the bizarre items British people have asked to be buried with. A new study reveals other strange coffin keepsakes.