Interestingly the Guardian article compares death rates in UK/Germany, stating that the German population is 'far higher' (in this case roughly 30% higher), but with a much lower death rate.
It obviously wouldn't do for them to compare the rates of deaths with France (similar population to UK) or Spain or Italy (both lower populations) where, in each case, the death rate is higher than here.
The Guardian does appear to be choosing the data which will best fit its intended headline.
And yes, I could have named other countries with much lower death rates, but I am pointing out the Guardian bias, not trying to put forward a bias of my own.