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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 02.02.2026.
It displays 120 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.02.2026 โข The Day of the Mandelson Criminal Probe
โจMorning coverage finalized the political fall of Lord Mandelson following his resignation from the Labour Party, with broadsheets focusing on a US summons for his testimony regarding Jeffrey Epstein. The narrative quickly transitioned from political embarrassment to potential criminality by midday, as reports emerged alleging Mandelson leaked market-sensitive No 10 documents and internal tax plans to Epstein. This shifted the editorial focus toward Keir Starmerโs public demand for Mandelson to be stripped of his peerage and removed from the House of Lords.
By evening, the Metropolitan Police confirmed they were reviewing evidence for a possible probe following formal reports by the SNP and Reform UK. Simultaneously, tabloid editors prioritized graphic new details from the Epstein files concerning the York family, specifically Sarah Fergusonโs correspondence and claims she took her daughters to visit Epstein shortly after his 2009 prison release. The day concluded with the closure of Ferguson's charity and news of the Clintons agreeing to testify in the US inquiry.
By evening, the Metropolitan Police confirmed they were reviewing evidence for a possible probe following formal reports by the SNP and Reform UK. Simultaneously, tabloid editors prioritized graphic new details from the Epstein files concerning the York family, specifically Sarah Fergusonโs correspondence and claims she took her daughters to visit Epstein shortly after his 2009 prison release. The day concluded with the closure of Ferguson's charity and news of the Clintons agreeing to testify in the US inquiry.
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The Guardian
Departure from party follows release of documents in US appearing to show Jeffrey Epstein sent former US ambassador $75,000
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The former cabinet minister says he does not want to "cause further embarrassment" by his links to the late convicted paedophile.
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The Independent
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New Statesman
Gorton voters may support the party, but winning over Denton will be harder
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Live | Live
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06:56โขMandelson's Epstein Shadow Falls
โจThe UK media has converged on the fall of Lord Mandelson, who resigned from the Labour Party following financial links to Jeffrey Epstein (BBC News, Sky News, The Guardian, The Times, Evening Standard). While the tabloid press continues to pressure Prince Andrew (The Mirror, The Independent), broadsheets are focusing on the legal orders Mandelson now faces regarding his evidence (The Telegraph).
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BBC
Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour to save party 'further embarrassment' over Epstein links
New documents released in the US on Friday suggest Epstein made $75,000 in payments to Lord Mandelson in three separate $25,000 transactions in 2003 and 2004.
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World | Luke Alsford
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The Economist
Are investors overestimating the risk from AI?
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Todd Blanche says victims โwant to be made wholeโ but that doesnโt mean โwe can just create evidenceโ
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09:19โขMandelson Summoned to the Stand
โจThe UK media has intensified its focus on Lord Mandelson's resignation from the Labour Party, following new disclosures of financial transactions with Jeffrey Epstein (BBC News, Metro, Evening Standard, HuffPost UK). While legal pressure on Prince Andrew remains a persistent theme (The Mirror, Channel 4 News), editors are now prioritizing the formal summoning of Mandelson to provide evidence in the US inquiry (The Telegraph, The Independent).
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
Allegations prompt questions about officialsโ contentions that there isnโt evidence to investigate third parties
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BBC
Opposition parties call for Mandelson inquiry after he resigns from Labour over Epstein links
New documents released in the US on Friday suggest Epstein made $75,000 in payments to Lord Mandelson in three separate $25,000 transactions in 2003 and 2004.
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The Telegraph
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12:28โขMandelson's Fall Into the Epstein Abyss
โจThe UK media is now centering on the total collapse of Lord Mandelsonโs political standing following his resignation from Labour (BBC News, The Spectator, Evening Standard, Metro, HuffPost UK). Editors are highlighting forensic details, specifically the leak of No 10 documents to Jeffrey Epstein (The Telegraph, The Independent) and unexplained financial transactions (BBC News). Concurrently, tabloid interest has pivoted to Sarah Ferguson's emails, which describe her daughters as being 'aghast' at the revelations (Daily Mail, The Mirror).
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Politics | Craig Munro
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As Iranians fight for freedom, people in London praise their theocratic murderers.
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BBC
Starmer believes Mandelson should leave Lords as files suggest he shared government emails with Epstein
Emails released in the Epstein files suggest Lord Mandelson forwarded internal government information to Jeffrey Epstein in 2009.
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Labourโs โPrince of Darknessโ told Jeffrey Epstein he was โtrying hardโ to help bankers keep more of their bonuses following requests from the paedophile financier. Tinfoil hats arenโt needed at this stage, writes Harriet Williamson.
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The Spectator
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The Spectator
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Live | Live
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14:48โขThe Leaking Peer's Final Fall
โจUK editors have transitioned from reporting Mandelson's resignation to detailing the specific mechanics of his alleged misconduct. New disclosures regarding the leakage of government tax plans and internal documents to Jeffrey Epstein have sparked widespread demands for his removal from the House of Lords and a criminal investigation (BBC News, The Independent, Novara Media, The Telegraph, Evening Standard). Tabloids remain focused on the distress of the York family following new email leaks (Daily Mail, Metro).
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Further revelations about potentially criminal conduct of the UKโs former ambassador to Washington in the Epstein emails.
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The Spectator
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BBC
Mandelson shared government emails with Epstein, files suggest, as calls grow for full investigation
Emails released in the Epstein files suggest Lord Mandelson forwarded internal government information to Jeffrey Epstein in 2009.
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The Spectator
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BBC
Mandelson reported to police by SNP and Reform over suggestion he sent government information to Epstein
Documents released as part of the Epstein files suggest Lord Mandelson forwarded emails when he was business secretary in 2009. He has been approached for comment.
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Live | Live
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The obsession with these tawdry emails and images risks junking due process and fuelling conspiracism.
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17:55โขMandelson's Peerage Under Fire
โจUK editors have transitioned from reporting Lord Mandelson's resignation to a focus on potential criminal accountability. Major outlets across the political spectrum highlight formal police reports and Keir Starmer's demand for Mandelson to lose his peerage following allegations of leaking government emails to Jeffrey Epstein (BBC News, The Telegraph, HuffPost UK, Breitbart London, Daily Mail). Simultaneously, tabloid attention remains fixed on Sarah Ferguson's personal correspondence within the leaked files (Sky News, Metro).
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BBC
Mandelson reported to police by SNP and Reform after files suggest he sent government information to Epstein
Documents released as part of the Epstein files appear to show Lord Mandelson forwarded internal emails when he was business secretary in 2009. He has been approached for comment.
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HuffPost UK
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Politics | Craig Munro
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A 2007 FBI memo said further investigation was needed to determine if they โengaged in referring possible victims to each otherโ. Copperfield has never been charged with illegal conduct and has denied any wrongdoing
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The Economist
Are Meta and Google ads really recession-proof?
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He was nicknamed the โPrince of Darknessโ for his reputation as a ruthless, behind-the-scenes fixer for New Labour.
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BBC
Mandelson reported to police after files suggest he sent UK government information to Epstein
Documents released as part of the Epstein files appear to show that Lord Mandelson forwarded internal emails when he was business secretary in 2009. He has been approached for comment.
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US | Sarah Hooper
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20:58โขMet Police Circle the Prince of Darkness
โจThe UK media has shifted focus to the potential criminalization of Lord Mandelson's actions, with reports that the Metropolitan Police are considering a probe following revelations that he leaked government documents to Jeffrey Epstein (BBC News, The Telegraph, The Independent, Evening Standard). Simultaneously, the editorial focus on the York family has intensified, detailing Sarah Ferguson's personal correspondence and her daughters' visits to Epstein shortly after his release from prison (Daily Mail, Metro, The Times, The Mirror).
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Tariffs will drop from 50% to 18% on Indian goods, while India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
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Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
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