MP suggests Epstein may have influenced Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy Shadow minister Alex Burghart said ‘it is possible to identify the hand of Epstein in Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment’ The Independent UK · Feb 24
'Rude, arrogant and entitled': Minister's extraordinary attack on shamed royal Andrew as MPs agree to release trade envoy files Ministers have agreed to release files relating to the appointment of Andrew to the trade envoy position, which he held between 2001 and 2011 Evening Standard · Feb 24
University receives royal award for tackling violence against women and girls A London Metropolitan University research unit has been working on ways to tackle gender-based violence for 40 years. Evening Standard · Feb 24
Reform councillor liked Facebook post calling on Labour MP to be shot Councillor Simon Evans has apologised and said he did not realise the full content of the post, adding: ‘I would never intentionally call for, or wish violence upon anyone’ The Independent UK · Feb 24
Files related to former prince Andrew’s trade envoy appointment to be released Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces accusations of sharing sensitive information with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein during his trade role. Evening Standard · Feb 24
So Epstein buddies Andrew and Mandelson have been arrested in the UK. And in the US? Zero, zip, nada At least the British gave us the perp-walk shots. But I fear that any Americans seeking real justice will have to wait, and wait, and wait, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
UK lawmakers to consider motion to release confidential documents related to former Prince Andrew The U.K. Parliament is set to debate calls for greater accountability from a member of the royal family as the arrest of the former Prince Andrew and his links to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein forces British society to re-examine its relationship of deference to the monarchy The Independent UK · Feb 24
What is misconduct in public office and why is it so hard to investigate? Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson have been arrested on suspicion of this unusual offence The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
Watch: Mandelson returns home after being released Lord Peter Mandelson was filmed returning to his London home, after he was released on bail following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Independent UK · Feb 24
Cabinet minister denounces ‘liar’ Mandelson after his arrest by police Bridget Phillipson defended Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador saying the PM sacked him ‘as soon as it became clear the full extent of what had been going on’ The Independent UK · Feb 24
Former British Ambassador Peter Mandelson Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office Peter Mandelson, the former British ambassador to the United States, was arrested in London on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Fashion Central · Feb 24
Kemi Badenoch says she’s still a monarchist despite Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal Exclusive: Tory leader praises King Charles for his response to the arrest of his brother The Independent UK · Feb 24
Explosive Mandelson files to be published as soon as next week after peer's arrest in London The Government is seeking to publish the documents as soon as possible as it seeks to contain the damage being caused by the Mandelson scandal Evening Standard · Feb 24
Ministers still plan to release Mandelson files in March after peer’s arrest Lord Mandelson was released on bail in the early hours of Tuesday morning after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Independent UK · Feb 24
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Virginia Giuffre’s family praise UK authorities for treating Epstein files with ‘urgency’ after Lord Mandelson’s arrest Brother Sky Roberts says ‘contrast with the continued inaction in the United States is undeniable’
The Times of India · Feb 24 Peter Mendelson released on bail after arrest; suspected of passing UK govt secrets to Epstein Former UK minister Peter Mandelson was arrested and released on bail in a misconduct probe concerning his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson is suspected of improperly passing UK government information to Epstein in 2009, including details on raising funds and a tax on bankers' bonuses. This follows the release of…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 Mandelson complains arrest followed ‘baseless suggestion’ he was about to flee the country – UK politics as it happened Former US ambassador issues statement via lawyers saying his priority is to cooperate with police and clear his name
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of 2 key ports on the Panama Canal Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of two key ports on the Panama Canal once run by a Hong Kong company
International Business Times UK · Feb 24 Why Rep. Ro Khanna Is Bringing Epstein Survivor Haley Robson to Trump's State of the Union Tonight – The Full Story Haley Robson, an Epstein survivor, will attend the State of the Union to demand justice and transparency in the Epstein case
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Mandelson released on bail following arrest over suspicion of misconduct in public office Lord Peter Mandelson, a former Labour minister, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and subsequently released on bail. He is accused of passing sensitive government information to convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as Business Secretary. The allegations emerged from emails within the US…
International Business Times UK · Feb 24 Peter Mandelson in Epstein Files: What Confidential Information Did Britain's Former Ambassador Share With a Convicted Predator? Explore the shocking arrest of former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson for leaking confidential information to Jeffrey Epstein. Uncover the political scandal's impact and the unfolding investigation.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 Tuesday briefing: The long and winding road of war in Ukraine, as the human cost mounts In today’s newsletter: how the war looks from inside the country four years on – and what the west’s audience and leaders still misunderstand
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Mandelson arrest latest: Badenoch hits out at Starmer’s ‘deeply flawed’ judgement as ex-Labour peer released on bail Ex-Labour minister accused of passing sensitive information onto paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during time as business secretary
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Police issue update on Royal Lodge search after minister calls ex-duke ‘arrogant and entitled’ In a statement Thames Valley Police said their investigation is ‘ongoing’
The Independent UK · Feb 24 The criminal ascent of 'El Mencho' as Mexico's most powerful drug lord Like other drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” had spent years avoiding the spotlight