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The Guardian focuses on a warning from government scientific advisers that between 2,000 and 7,000 people a day could be hospitalised with Covid in England next month unless a “basket of measures” are urgently implemented. The paper says the figures come in newly published modelling from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) – but it adds that the advisers also say “even light touch measures” could be sufficient to keep infections flat.

Guardian Front Page 20th of January 2026

Donald Trump linked threats over Greenland to being denied the Nobel prize, warning of tariffs on European imports unless objections ceased. In messages to Nordic leaders he hinted at taking control of the island. The PM called for calm with allies and ruled out backing any coercive action.

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Guardian Front Page 19th of January 2026

EU leaders are weighing €93bn in tariffs on US goods after Trump threatened economic pressure over Greenland. In a call, the PM told him targeting allies is unacceptable. Brussels is also exploring tighter limits on US firms’ access to EU contracts as part of a coordinated response.

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Guardian Front Page 17th of January 2026

Donald Trump warned he would impose tariffs on countries that refuse to support his proposal to acquire Greenland, increasing pressure on European partners. A US congressional delegation visited Copenhagen as Danish leaders reiterated that Greenland is not for sale.

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Guardian Front Page 16th of January 2026

Robert Jenrick quit the Tories to join Reform UK, hours after being dismissed as shadow justice secretary by Kemi Badenoch for alleged plotting. He called the Conservatives a failed project and vowed to rally right‑leaning voters, raising concern about further defections.

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