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The cost of living crisis and calls for measures to alleviate it continue to dominate the papers. “Brits feel the pinch”, reads the headline in the Metro. The paper says the continued rise in energy and food prices has led to a “new wave of first-time shoplifters” forced to steal in order to eat.

Metro Front Page 20th of January 2026

Donald Trump revived talk of the US acquiring Greenland, linking it to grievances over being overlooked for a Nobel prize. Norway’s PM said the award is independent of government. Danish and Greenlandic leaders rejected any sale, stirring unease among allies.

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Metro Front Page 19th of January 2026

Tea breaks are vanishing as workers skip time away from their desks, a survey finds. Most say short breaks lift mood and productivity, yet workplace culture discourages them. A campaign backed by Three UK and a mental health charity urges employers to normalise regular brews and conversations.

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Metro Front Page 16th of January 2026

Robert Jenrick has quit the Conservatives to join Reform UK. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch withdrew the whip and criticised the move as disloyal. Jenrick says the party has lost its way on policy and leadership. The defection intensifies pressure on the right and raises questions over future alliances.

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Metro Front Page 15th of January 2026

An entrepreneur, reportedly backed by Elon Musk, has outlined plans for a lunar hotel targeted for 2032. The concept features rooms with Earth views, research tie-ins and luxury suites for tourists. Key challenges include funding, transport capacity and reliable life-support systems.

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