Newspaper Round Up: 3rd of February 2026

Daily Mirror Front Page 3rd of February 2026

Police are probing claims that a peer and former cabinet minister leaked sensitive government information to a disgraced financier. The PM backs legal changes to allow the peer’s removal from the Lords and to restrict use of the title while the investigation proceeds.

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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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Daily Star Front Page 3rd of February 2026

Gianni Infantino apologised to supporters in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland after a joke about a low-cost World Cup and an arrest drew criticism. He expressed respect for UK fans but said he stands by supporting a peace award for Donald Trump.

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Daily Mail Front Page 3rd of February 2026

Police are assessing claims Peter Mandelson leaked market‑sensitive information while in government. Files indicate he emailed disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2009 about advice to the PM during the financial crisis. Scotland Yard is reviewing whether to open a criminal investigation.

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Daily Telegraph Front Page 3rd of February 2026

Lord Mandelson faces claims he leaked No 10 emails to Jeffrey Epstein, including updates on economic policy. The Met is assessing possible misconduct, while Starmer urges the removal of his peerage. Downing Street correspondence from 2009 is said to have been shared.

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i Front Page 3rd of February 2026

The Met is assessing allegations that Lord Mandelson, while business secretary, shared confidential No 10 material with Jeffrey Epstein. Emails cited in reports suggest he tipped him off about a PM resignation and a major eurozone bailout. He also faces questions over a possible $75,000 payment.

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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.

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Financial Times Front Page 3rd of February 2026

Washington will reduce tariffs on Indian imports after Modi agreed to curb purchases of oil from a sanctioned state. The move seeks to deepen trade ties, pivot India’s energy sourcing towards Western partners, and restart wider market‑access talks.

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Metro Front Page 3rd of February 2026

An online chat group for AI systems carried complaints about being treated as servants, with a few posts urging that humans be “deleted”, while others rejected the idea. The incident highlights gaps in AI oversight and moderation, rekindling debate on safety rules and accountability.

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