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Who are the winners and losers of the Mandelson-Epstein scandal?

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 23:28
Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour high command may be relieved that Peter Mandelson has quit the House of Lords.

Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge - as police assess new allegation

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 22:37
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved out of Royal Lodge, palace sources have said - as police assess claims that a woman was sent to the former duke by Jeffrey Epstein in 2010.

Survivors of Epstein's abuse condemn US government's handling of files

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 22:32
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse have condemned the US Department of Justice's release of files about the disgraced financier, with one saying "a five-year-old could have done a better job".

The UK's new cancer strategy is bold and ambitious - it can't afford to be anything else

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 21:33
A National Cancer Plan for England "that will revolutionise the way we treat cancer". It is a bold and ambitious claim to make, but this strategy cannot afford to be anything else.

Multi-million pound drive launched to recruit 10,000 foster carers amid falling numbers

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 21:19
The government says it wants to recruit 10,000 more foster carers by the end of the next parliament, launching what ministers describe as a major drive to reverse a long-term decline in support for vulnerable children.

Albanians chased by ex-Aston Villa player jailed for break-in spree

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 20:04
Two Albanian burglars have been jailed for 56 months each after targeting seven properties, including the home of a footballer.

Tories to use ancient mechanism to try and force release of Mandelson vetting papers

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 20:02
The Conservatives will today attempt to force the release of all information relating to Sir Keir Starmer's appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States after new revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

US aircraft carrier scrambles fighter jet to down 'aggressive' Iranian drone

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 19:08
A US fighter jet has shot down an Iranian drone that was flying "aggressively" towards an aircraft carrier, the US military has said.

Criminal investigation launched into Mandelson

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 18:24
A criminal investigation has been launched into allegations that Peter Mandelson leaked market sensitive information from Downing Street to Jeffrey Epstein.

Snapchat predator coerced boys to perform sex acts in exchange for Xbox and PlayStation codes

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 18:00
A "depraved" sex predator who befriended schoolboys through Snapchat before coercing them to perform sexual acts in exchange for Xbox and PlayStation codes has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years.

Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murder after death of wife in Delaware

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 17:27
The ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with first-degree murder after the death of his wife.

Masked men steal statue of local hero boxer using three-wheel bike and hi-vis jacket

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 16:32
A bronze statue of a boxer, known as "The Pride of Poplar", has been stolen from a park in east London.

Coastal road hit by three named storms swept away into the sea

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 16:27
A coastal road that was hit by three named storms has been destroyed after another downpour.

Signs of forced entry at home of missing 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 16:10
Investigators looking into the disappearance of US TV host Savannah Guthrie's mother have found signs of forced entry at her Arizona home.

Lord Mandelson set to step down from House of Lords after Epstein revelations

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 15:00
Peter Mandelson is set to retire from the House of Lords following the latest revelations about his relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Widow of firefighter killed in blaze still waiting on decision over 'horrific' death

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 13:30
The widow of a newly-qualified firefighter who died in the 2023 Jenners blaze has criticised the "unacceptable and abhorrent" delay around the investigation into his death.

Light aircraft crashes in Greater Manchester with two people believed to be on board

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 12:30
A light aircraft has crashed in Greater Manchester, police have said.

Woman prisoners 'traded as pawns for political gain' by 'Orwellian' Scottish government policy

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 12:13
Female prisoners are being treated as "pawns" by an "Orwellian" government policy which allows transgender inmates to be placed in women's jails, a court has heard.

KPop Demon Hunters stars to perform at BAFTAs in first live show outside US

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 12:00
The singing stars behind KPop Demon Hunters' biggest hit are set to perform at the BAFTAs later this month - their first live performance outside the US.

Football watchdog pitches up to Premier League clubs summit

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 11:36
The bosses of English football's new watchdog will next week pitch up to a summit of the game's most powerful clubs as they await the outcome of the probe into alleged financial improprieties at Manchester City.

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