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And Covid is the focus for most of the other front pages. The i says government scientific advisers who used to meet weekly are now meeting once a month “because of lessened demand from ministers for their input”. That’s despite “cases, hospital admissions and deaths increasing” and fears of a winter wave, the paper says – as well as suggestions from scientists that a new variant could be between 10% and 15% more infectious.

i Front Page 7th of February 2026

Police searched properties in Wiltshire and Camden linked to Peter Mandelson amid an inquiry into alleged misconduct in public office, including claims he leaked market‑sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. Ministers will hand over communications; questioning is expected within days.

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i Front Page 6th of February 2026

Labour MPs are planning how to remove the PM after a damaging rebellion, considering sending senior female MPs to urge him to stand down. He ignored warnings from ministers, weakening his authority. Rivals wait: Rayner has an unresolved HMRC bill, while Streeting is reluctant to act.

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i Front Page 5th of February 2026

Keir Starmer faces growing dissent among Labour MPs over his handling of the Mandelson scandal. Leadership rivals are circling as the Government yields to backbenchers, allowing scrutiny of No 10 files. Police have advised ministers not to release certain documents during an investigation.

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i Front Page 4th of February 2026

Police are investigating Peter Mandelson after No 10 handed a dossier alleging he leaked market-sensitive data to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein while business secretary. The Cabinet Office referred the case to officers. Mandelson is to retire from the Lords.

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