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The Times reports that the Israeli prime minister has received “private backing” from President Biden to press ahead with a ground invasion of Gaza, according to accounts of private meetings between the pair. It also looks ahead to the visits of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to the region on Thursday. In other news, the paper reports that Mr Sunak will press ahead with plans to ban conversion therapy, including for transgender people, after a “backlash” from Conservative MPs.

Times Front Page 5th of February 2026

The PM faces intense pressure after admitting he and his chief of staff were warned about Lord Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him ambassador to Washington. Opponents question his judgment and demand full disclosure of advice behind the decision.

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Times Front Page 4th of February 2026

Lord Mandelson is under criminal investigation over claims he leaked market-sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein while in office. He will leave the Lords. Downing Street backed a full review, and Gordon Brown called the alleged conduct “unpatriotic”.

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Times Front Page 3rd of February 2026

Scotland Yard is assessing allegations that Lord Mandelson leaked Downing Street emails and market‑sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. Papers released in the US triggered the review. Gordon Brown has urged a No 10 inquiry. Mandelson says he acted properly and denies any criminality.

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Times Front Page 2nd of February 2026

The Met is urged to reopen its inquiry into Andrew after a new woman linked to Jeffrey Epstein alleged she was directed to meet him and was assaulted. Lawyers say he should offer evidence to US authorities. Andrew denies wrongdoing; the Met previously decided not to pursue the case.

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