Revealed: First photo of Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson together The image is believed to have been taken in Martha’s Vineyard between 1999 and 2000 The Independent UK · Mar 13
Starmer says government will step in if fuel companies rip off customers as trade body U-turns on decision not to meet Reeves – as it happened The prime minister issues the statement after a fuel trade body earlier withdrew from a meeting with the chancellor today The Guardian - UK · Mar 13
Starmer Faces Mass Resignations? Leaked WhatsApp Reveals He Knew Epstein Risk But Appointed Mandelson Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under fire for appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US despite knowing his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to calls for his resignation International Business Times UK · Mar 13
Tories call on Starmer’s ethics adviser to investigate Mandelson ‘cover-up’ The Opposition has written to standards watchdog Sir Laurie Magnus calling for him to look into a ‘potential cover-up’. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Starmer may face more resignations after release of Mandelson WhatsApp messages, say sources PM has apologised for his handling of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador, but next tranche of files could contain further damaging details The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
The Mandelson papers reveal a prime minister who would rather not hear from dissenting voices Warnings were ignored because No 10 had already made up its mind to let Peter Mandelson sail through, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
Why the hell did Starmer pick Mandelson? The latest mug on the media round had no idea Nick Thomas-Symonds unravelled under barrage of questions – as PM instead bored some mothers and babies in Belfast The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
‘You try to identify how much trouble you will personally be in’: Inside government at a time of crisis Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson from The Independent’s ‘In the Room’ podcast lift the lid on life inside government The Independent UK · Mar 12
Britain's 700-Year Tradition Ends as Hereditary Lords Are Ejected from Parliament Britain's 700-year-old tradition of hereditary peers in Parliament ends as lawmakers vote to remove aristocrats, marking a historic shift towards a more modern system. International Business Times UK · Mar 12
No 10 rejects claims it covered up Starmer’s role in Mandelson appointment Downing Street also denies vetting and approval for US ambassador role was rushed through, after release of documents The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
No 10 denies Mandelson files ‘cover-up’ claims as Starmer admits appointment was mistake PM takes personal responsibility for his ‘mistake’ and reiterates apology to Epstein’s victims The Independent UK · Mar 12
Starmer's pick of Epstein 'pal' as top British envoy haunts prime minister British Prime Minister Keir Starmer continues to weather fallout from his choice of Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador despite warnings about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein The Independent UK · Mar 12
Starmer admits ‘mistake’ in Mandelson appointment as No 10 denies cover up The Prime Minister faced media questions for the first time since the release of Government material related to the disgraced peer. The Independent UK · Mar 12
Starmer admits his 'mistake’ in Mandelson appointment as No10 denies cover up The Prime Minister faced media questions for the first time since the release of Government material related to the disgraced peer. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Mandelson should ‘do the right thing’ and return severance payment, says Sarwar The disgraced peer was given £75,000 after being sacked as US ambassador over his ties to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Labour MPs are furious about the Mandelson files revelations – but they won’t move against Starmer for now ANALYSIS : The files reveal that the PM was warned about the risks of appointing the former Labour grandee as ambassador to the US. But angry Labour MPs are unable to move against him for two reasons, explains political editor David Maddox
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Kemi Badenoch questions PM’s version of events on Mandelson appointment The Tory leader alleged that notes had been removed from the files released.
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Badenoch believes scrapping Winston Churchill from banknotes is ‘erasing our history’ The Bank of England said the changes create an opportunity to celebrate our nature and wildlife
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Starmer visit ‘raises expectations’ he will act on high fuel costs – Sinn Fein ‘We’ve challenged the Prime Minister now to make an announcement,’ Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12 Starmer: It was my mistake appointing Mandelson – as it happened PM also says it must be him who apologises to Epstein’s victims
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Peter Mandelson’s £75,000 payout after sacking was ‘value for money’ – minister Nick Thomas-Symonds argued the peer should donate the money to charity.
International Business Times UK · Mar 12 Keir Starmer 'Knew' About Mandelson's Ongoing Epstein Relationship — Files Reveal Ignored Warnings The 147-page dossier reveals that internal due diligence reports flagged Mandelson's 'particularly close relationship' with Epstein.
Evening Standard · Mar 12 £75,000 payout for Lord Mandelson was 'value for money,' argues minister after peer sacked in Epstein scandal Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds defended the £75,000 payment to Labour grandee Lord Mandelson
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Politics latest: No 10 denies ‘cover-up’ over Mandelson as Starmer admits appointing him was a ‘mistake’ Sir Keir Starmer was warned there was a ‘general reputational risk’ in appointing Lord Mandelson to the role
International Business Times UK · Mar 12 Peter Mandelson's £500k Payout Request After Epstein-Linked Departure Sparks Outrage Peter Mandelson sought £547,000 severance after Epstein-linked sacking as US ambassador, files reveal