Guardian Front Page 4th of September 2023

Following up on last week’s news about crumbling concrete in schools, the Guardian reports a briefing from the Treasury that schools would not receive additional funding for repairs, despite Jeremy Hunt earlier saying the government would spend the money needed to fix the issue. The paper says the chancellor is accused of “abandoning children disrupted by the concrete crisis in schools”. The paper reports the briefing was that any funding to fix buildings “would come from the Department for Education’s existing budget for buildings” and not from additional funds.

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.

Guardian Front Page 30th of January 2026

Following talks in Beijing, the PM signalled a reset in ties with China and left open a UK visit for Xi. It was the first trip to Beijing by a British PM since 2018. Sanctioned MPs criticised the move, while No 10 said cooperation would expand alongside firm stances on security and values.