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Health experts have said people should ignore the easing of lockdown measures and continue to meet outdoors rather than inside pubs and restaurants in order to reduce the risk of infection, the Guardian reports. “My advice is that just because you can do something, doesn’t necessarily mean you should,” Prof Sir Mark Walport, a former director of the Wellcome Trust, told Sky News. The British Medical Association is also recommending young people – who may not have been vaccinated yet – to adopt a particularly cautious approach to social and physical contact.

Guardian Front Page 30th of January 2026

Following talks in Beijing, the PM signalled a reset in ties with China and left open a UK visit for Xi. It was the first trip to Beijing by a British PM since 2018. Sanctioned MPs criticised the move, while No 10 said cooperation would expand alongside firm stances on security and values.

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Guardian Front Page 29th of January 2026

Donald Trump says time is running out as a US carrier group heads towards Iran. He presses for a tougher deal on its nuclear programme but leaves room for talks. Washington prepares contingencies while protests continue inside the country.

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Guardian Front Page 28th of January 2026

Doctors report a concealed death toll from Iran’s crackdown, estimating more than 30,000 killed. Hospitals were pressured not to register trauma cases, leading some injuries to go untreated. Families fear reprisals. Evidence is drawn from medics’ testimonies and local records.

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