Trump warned the UK and other European states they face 10% tariffs unless a deal is struck to buy Greenland from Denmark by early February, with duties threatened to rise to 25% from June. European leaders rejected pressure, saying policy won’t be dictated by threats.

West Midlands Police chief Craig Guildford will retire immediately after a report found he exaggerated and relied on fabricated AI evidence to justify banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match in Birmingham. The home secretary withdrew confidence, but only the PCC could dismiss him; he will depart with his pension.

A former immigration minister defected to Reform UK hours after being sacked from the front bench. He said the Conservatives had betrayed voters and been dishonest about their record. Reform’s leader welcomed the move, criticised the Tory leader and predicted further defections.

Amid reports that thousands of protesters have died and some face death sentences in Iran, Trump warned the leadership of severe consequences and pledged support for demonstrators, signalling possible new US measures.