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The Times reports the government will launch an independent inquiry into how a “cold, calculating killer” was able to harm the vulnerable children in her care at the Countess of Chester Hospital between June 2015 and June 2016. The paper notes Letby was cleared of two attempted murders, while the jury were unable to reach a verdict on six other attempted murder charges.

Independent Front Page 31st of January 2026

Minneapolis volunteers have built a network to track US immigration officers, issuing alerts to support affected residents. They monitor movements, document activity and co-ordinate legal help and transport as enforcement operations intensify across the city.

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Independent Front Page 30th of January 2026

Ministers have rejected compensation for up to 3.8m 1950s‑born women who say poor communication about rises in the state pension age left them out of pocket. The work and pensions secretary said a scheme, estimated at £10bn, won’t proceed, defying an official review. Campaigners plan legal action.

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Independent Front Page 29th of January 2026

Brook House, the immigration removal centre by Gatwick, faces scrutiny over near-daily self-harm and disorder. Official logs show force used on detainees 31 times in a month, with concerns about handcuff use and drug problems prompting calls for stronger oversight and reform.

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Independent Front Page 28th of January 2026

Charity Missing People has launched SafeCall, offering a direct lifeline to the 72,000 children who go missing each year. Funded by donations, the service provides confidential contact, guidance and links to specialist help. The PM hailed it as ‘vital’ support for vulnerable young people.

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