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The Daily Telegraph’s main story reports that Lord Geidt is on the brink of quitting as the PM’s independent adviser on standards after claims Mr Johnson misled him over the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat. Lord Geidt carried out an investigation into the funding of the refurbishment earlier this year and cleared Mr Johnson of a conflict of interest over a donation from Lord Brownlow to pay for the work, saying the PM appeared not to be aware of the arrangement with the peer. But documents released by the Electoral Commission show that Mr Johnson sent a WhatsApp message to Lord Brownlow in November last year to ask for extra money to go towards the works.

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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