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Independent Front Page 25th of February 2026

MPs forced the government to release files on how Prince Andrew was made UK trade envoy in 2001, after a shadow minister said Jeffrey Epstein may have influenced the appointment. Cross-party pressure mounted for transparency. Andrew left the role in 2011 as controversy grew.

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Yesterday's Newspaper Round-Up

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Times

Police arrested Lord Mandelson in London on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid an inquiry into whether sensitive government information was shared with a disgraced financier. His home was searched and he was questioned. He denies wrongdoing. No charges have been filed.

Daily Mail

Peter Mandelson has been arrested in London on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Detectives are examining claims he leaked sensitive information to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein while business secretary. He is in custody for questioning as inquiries continue.

Daily Mirror

Police arrested a former cabinet minister and peer at a north London address on suspicion of misconduct in public office, amid an inquiry into alleged disclosure of official information to an associate. Officers said enquiries are ongoing.

Daily Telegraph

Lord Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid a probe linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Taken from his London home and questioned, he was bailed while inquiries continue. The development poses a political test for the PM and Labour.

Daily Express

Reports suggest Shamima Begum is seeking to return to Britain from a camp in Syria, with messages indicating plans to use people smugglers. She lost UK citizenship after leaving as a teenager to join a militant group, and previous legal bids to restore it have failed.

Daily Star

Hugo Powell is the first baby in the UK born after a uterus transplant from a deceased donor. Mum Grace says the donor’s gift made the birth possible and hopes part of the donor will live on through him. The procedure marks a milestone for fertility treatment in Britain.

i

Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after allegations he passed information to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein while business secretary. The development heightens pressure on No 10 over vetting and past links, with officials pledging to assist police.

Guardian

Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as the Met investigates claims he leaked sensitive government and market information linked to his ties with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. He denies wrongdoing.

Financial Times

Lord Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as the Met investigates his dealings linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The inquiry follows newly released US files and claims he leaked confidential information. He denies wrongdoing.

Metro

Peter Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Detectives questioned the ex-Labour grandee as part of an inquiry into whether official information was improperly shared.

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