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The vice-chancellor of the University of Cambridge has warned the Times that private schools must accept that they will get fewer students into Oxbridge. Prof Stephen Toope says universities need to make it very clear to independent schools that their intake will reduce in time and their “premium” is likely to be reduced.

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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