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Lord Mandelson handed £75,000 payout after contract as US ambassador terminated

Emails have suggested he initially requested more than £500,000.

Evening Standard

UK releases files on Epstein friend Mandelson’s US envoy appointment; documents reveal PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’

The British government released documents concerning Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US, following revelations of his past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced pressure after a due diligence report warned of reputational risk, and Mandelson was later dismissed after maintaining contact with Epstein post-conviction.

The Times of India

Starmer’s national security adviser expressed concern about Mandelson appointment, documents show - as it happened

Release shows that Jonathan Powell warned Morgan McSweeney about the appointment of Mandelson as US ambassador

The Guardian - UK

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Revealed: Lord Mandelson asked for £550,000 payout after sacking as UK ambassador to US over Epstein scandal

Government documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment and activity as ambassador to the US were released on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Mandelson latest: Tories call on Starmer to demand ex-US ambassador returns £75k taxpayer-funded payout

The first set of documents reaches 147 pages and finds that there was a ‘general reputational risk’ over his friendship with Epstein

The Independent UK

First set of Peter Mandelson papers ‘to be published on Wednesday’

MPs ordered the government to make public thousands of documents concerning Lord Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington

The Independent UK

First tranche of Mandelson papers set to be published on Wednesday

Parliamentary sources said Cabinet minister Darren Jones is expected to address MPs after Prime Minister’s Questions.

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UK digital ID scheme to have limited use before next general election, minister says

Darren Jones says £1.8bn project likely to cover only vehicle tax payments and right-to-work checks initially

The Guardian - UK

Ministers relaunch controversial digital ID scheme with 'Government by app' prototype

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones unveiled the revamped digital ID programme, which will see services accessed via a “one stop” app

Evening Standard

Digital ID build will not be outsourced to private firm, says minister

The responsibility for the design, build and running of it will be within Government, according to Darren Jones.

Evening Standard

Tony Blair warns digital IDs ‘cannot be another failed government IT project’ as Labour tries to save plan

The former prime minister’s think tank said the government must avoid ‘drowning in process’ to secure public trust

The Independent UK

Ministers to ask 100 UK citizens to advise on digital ID plans

Exclusive: Randomly selected panel will feed into consultation as government seeks to counter conspiracy theories and public mistrust

The Guardian - UK

US still ‘staunch ally’ after Trump rebuke, No 10 says

US President Donald Trump said he was ‘very disappointed’ the UK had not allowed the US to launch initial strikes from its bases over the weekend.

Evening Standard

Minister defends UK approach after Trump rebukes Starmer on Iran

Donald Trump said Sir Keir Starmer had ‘not been helpful’ and branded the transatlantic rift ‘very sad’ in his latest rebuke for the Prime Minister.

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Britain tells Trump: Explain how your Iran war is legal - after US President slams 'unhelpful' Starmer

‘We’ve learnt the lessons from Iraq. We don’t want to go back into war in the Middle East where there is no clear plan and no legal basis to do so,’ says Cabinet minister Darren Jones

The Independent UK

Trump lambasts Starmer again and says UK-US relationship is ‘not what it was’

‘It’s very sad... we love the UK,’ US president said as row deepens over Britain’s involvement in Iran conflict

The Independent UK

Lord Mandelson released on bail pending further investigation

Sir Keir Starmer is due to chair Cabinet on Tuesday after his former US ambassador’s arrest.

Evening Standard

Lord Mandelson released on bail following arrest over 'secrets passed to Epstein'

Footage showed Lord Mandelson being driven away from a police station following his release on bail

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The Independent UK

Documents on Peter Mandelson appointment to be released early March – minister

Mr Jones’ statement came minutes before the force announced Lord Mandelson had been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The Independent UK

Starmer orders ethics chief to investigate Labour minister over targeting of reporters

Labour Together reportedly paid £36,000 for the probe

Evening Standard

Ethics watchdog to investigate minister Josh Simons over think tank allegations

Labour Together is accused of paying PR firm Apco Worldwide £36,000 to look into the background of journalists in 2023.

The Guardian - UK

Futile resignations and blatant revisionism to the fore as Starmer staggers on

The same cabinet ministers who failed to speak up for the PM in the morning were soon offering their undying support

The Guardian - UK

Who are No 10’s new power brokers after Morgan McSweeney’s resignation?

As the PM appoints two acting replacements, here are the five people vying for his ear in the new operation

The Guardian - UK

Euston HS2 back on track, say ministers as final tunnelling begins

First of two 1,600-tonne boring machines drilling the 4.5 miles from Old Oak Common station switched on in London

Evening Standard

Euston, here we come! HS2 starts digging tunnels to central London in landmark moment for long-awaited scheme

However, new station - alongside a revamped mainline station - is not due to open for 15 years

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