Guardian Front Page 26th of August 2023 - Tomorrow's Papers Today!

A variety of stories feature on Saturday’s front pages. The Guardian leads with the resignation of the director of the British Museum, Hartwig Fischer, following revelations about the suspected theft of thousands of objects from the museum’s collection. In a statement, Mr Fischer said the museum had not responded in the way it should have done to concerns raised in 2021 and that “the responsibility for that failure must ultimately rest” with him. The paper is also one of a number to carry a mugshot of former US president Donald Trump following his arrest in Georgia late on Thursday.

Guardian Front Page 4th of February 2026

The Met has launched a criminal investigation into claims Peter Mandelson leaked Downing Street emails to Jeffrey Epstein. He has resigned from the Lords amid backlash as officers examine alleged unauthorised copies of official emails.

Guardian Front Page 3rd of February 2026

Peter Mandelson faces calls for a police inquiry after files suggested he shared market‑sensitive government plans during the financial crisis with US financier Jeffrey Epstein. The Met has received reports of possible misconduct in public office as officials launch a Whitehall review.

Guardian Front Page 2nd of February 2026

Peter Mandelson faces scrutiny after files suggest Jeffrey Epstein sent him $75,000 in three $25,000 transfers. Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of the money. Politicians are urging him to provide evidence to US authorities about any links.

Guardian Front Page 31st of January 2026

Documents from the US justice department’s Epstein investigation include emails suggesting he transferred thousands of pounds to Peter Mandelson’s husband in 2009 after his release. The cache, spanning emails and device data, prompts fresh scrutiny of their links.