Newspaper Round Up: 24th of February 2026

Daily Express Front Page 24th of February 2026

Reports suggest Shamima Begum is seeking to return to Britain from a camp in Syria, with messages indicating plans to use people smugglers. She lost UK citizenship after leaving as a teenager to join a militant group, and previous legal bids to restore it have failed.

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Daily Star Front Page 24th of February 2026

Hugo Powell is the first baby in the UK born after a uterus transplant from a deceased donor. Mum Grace says the donor’s gift made the birth possible and hopes part of the donor will live on through him. The procedure marks a milestone for fertility treatment in Britain.

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i Front Page 24th of February 2026

Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after allegations he passed information to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein while business secretary. The development heightens pressure on No 10 over vetting and past links, with officials pledging to assist police.

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Guardian Front Page 24th of February 2026

Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as the Met investigates claims he leaked sensitive government and market information linked to his ties with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. He denies wrongdoing.

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Financial Times Front Page 24th of February 2026

Lord Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as the Met investigates his dealings linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The inquiry follows newly released US files and claims he leaked confidential information. He denies wrongdoing.

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Metro Front Page 24th of February 2026

Peter Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Detectives questioned the ex-Labour grandee as part of an inquiry into whether official information was improperly shared.

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