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Epstein files fallout: Peter Mandelson’s five-figure payoff after sacking as US ambassador under review

The political storm surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer intensified on Sunday after it emerged that Lord Peter Mandelson received a five-figure, taxpayer-funded exit payment following his dismissal as Britain’s ambassador to the United States. This payment is now being reviewed following the latest revelations in the Epstein files.

The Times of India

Who will fight to save the West if our leaders face no consequences for their actions?

COMMENT: Britain has been enfeebled by years of top-level scandals that have gone unpunished, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley. No wonder young people don’t feel their country is worth fighting for

The Independent UK

East Africa’s dismal football record doesn’t match its passion – what needs to happen

East Africa loves football. From the streets of Nairobi and the markets of Kampala to the beaches of Dar es Salaam, the passion for soccer is an undeniable current running through the region. Yet, despite fan support, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania haven’t translated this enthusiasm into sustained international success.

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King Charles III to host state visit for Nigerian president in March

Britain's monarch King Charles III will play host to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu when the African leader makes a state visit to Britain on March 18-19, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

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UK considers targeting Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ in new escalation against Moscow

Britain is exploring military options to seize Russia-linked shadow fleet tankers, potentially opening a new front against Moscow as its oil revenues decline. This comes after the US seized a similar vessel. While international law allows for challenging stateless ships, escalatory risks have so far prevented action, despite Royal Marines…

The Times of India

Losing A Pet Hurts Just As Much As Losing A Loved One: Study Shows Grief Runs Deep

Losing a pet can hit a lot harder than people expect, and a new UK study suggests that the grief that follows can be just as intense, and just as long‑lasting, as grief over a family member or close friend. Of course, we all know pets are part of the…

Times Pets

‘Incredible’ Team GB can ‘disrupt the norm’ at the Winter Olympics, says Eve Muirhead

Team GB’s chef de mission for Milano-Cortina, Eve Muirhead, says the 2026 squad is potentially the best Britain have ever sent to a Winter Games

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Eddy Shah obituary

Newspaper owner who took on the print unions and in 1986 launched Today, Britain’s first full-colour daily

The Guardian - UK

Most of England’s smart motorways are poor value for money, official reports find

AA says long-awaited evaluations show schemes are a ‘catastrophic waste of time, money and effort’

The Guardian - UK

Home Office releases migrant deportation flight footage as ministers face increasing pressure over illegal immigration

Almost 60,000 foreign criminals and illegal migrants have been removed or deported from Britain since June 2024

Evening Standard

Team GB chief predicts ‘most potent’ Winter Games ever with sights set on eight medals

Eve Muirhead, Britain’s chef de mission at the Milano Cortina Games, said: ‘We have the capability to disrupt the norm’

The Guardian - UK

Bulletin world briefing: Extremists kill 162 in Nigeria and Britain sanctions Sudan commanders

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Armed extremists kill at least 162 people in Nigeria amid ‘security crisis’ One dead and three injured after bus crashes into pedestrians in Dublin Britain sanctions Sudan commanders over war crimes and rape Global Sumud Flotilla to set…

The Independent UK

'I'm here to stay' – Matthew Richardson stuns with keirin victory at European Track Championships

Great Britain top medal table at five-day event in Konya, Turkey

Cycling Weekly

PM warns against rise in politics only interested in ‘exploiting social scars’

The speech came amid a torrid week for Sir Keir Starmer.

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Explained: Why Epstein emails have become a ticking time bomb for Keir Starmer

The immediate spark was Starmer’s decision to publicly apologise to Epstein’s victims for appointing Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the United States. The apology was unprecedented. A sitting prime minister saying sorry not for something he personally did, but for something he authorised, knowing it would reopen trauma for…

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics: What is skeleton and how does it work?

Everything you need to know about Britain’s most successful winter sport

The Guardian - UK

How can Britain regain its manufacturing power? Start thinking like a developing country

Since the 70s, China has turned around its economy – these are the lessons Starmer must take note of, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

Evening Standard

Jamie Oliver: Labour is extinguishing the spark that powers our brilliant food scene

Britain’s food is the envy of the world, says Jamie Oliver, and it breaks my heart that the Government are stubbing it out

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Starmer-Mandelson latest: Ex-ambassador ‘could face police interview over Epstein in days’ after PM’s apology

Starmer in ‘crisis situation’ as he insists ‘none of us knew the depth and the darkness’ of Mandelson-Epstein relationship

The Independent UK

Starmer vows to defend ‘decent and tolerant Britain’ as he faces Labour fury over Mandelson appointment

Starmer’s support for ‘rules that protect those in need’ overshadowed by concerns he knew about Mandelson’s Esptein links

Cycling News

'It was a really hard-fought battle' - Britain's Matt Richardson delivers rare defeat to Dutch sprinter Harrie Lavreysen to win European sprint title

Josie Nelson breaks women's individual pursuit world record en route to gold in Konya

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Epstein, power and accountability: full transparency is the least survivors deserve

Editorial: As the wheels of justice begin to turn in Britain, a spotlight should also shine on the financier’s wealthy enablers in the US

The Conversation

Winter Olympics: the new video technology that could help push Britain’s skeleton team to gold

Skeleton is an exhilarating Winter Olympic sport in which athletes race head-first down an ice track at speeds reaching over 80 miles per hour (130km/h). While the event can look basic at first glance, success relies heavily on highly engineered equipment and extensive wind‑tunnel testing – much like elite Olympic…

The Guardian - UK

From corsets to Charli xcx: the captivating looks and sounds of “Wuthering Heights”

Get ready for ‘moorcore’: Charli xcx and other formidable creatives have forged a singular sound and style for “Wuthering Heights” that showcases Britain’s filmmaking talent. Have they and Emerald Fennell fashioned a new cultural zeitgeist?

The Conversation

Bridgerton: why not knowing how to dance could ruin your reputation in Regency Britain

When a silver-clad stranger admits she cannot dance at a masquerade ball in the first episode of Bridgerton’s new season, Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) is both entertained and mystified.

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