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

A Russian intelligence chief, Major General Andrey Averyanov, is thought to have planned the downing of a plane carrying former Wagner group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin on Wednesday, the i reports. The plane was flying from Moscow to Saint Petersburg when it crashed, with all ten people on board believed to have been killed. President Biden and others have suggested President Putin ordered Prigozhin’s killing following his aborted mutiny against Russia’s military leadership in June, says the i, although the Kremlin has dismissed the claim as an “absolute lie”.

i Front Page 4th of February 2026

Police are investigating Peter Mandelson after No 10 handed a dossier alleging he leaked market-sensitive data to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein while business secretary. The Cabinet Office referred the case to officers. Mandelson is to retire from the Lords.

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.

i Front Page 2nd of February 2026

Andrew and Labour peer Peter Mandelson are urged to testify to US lawmakers after new Epstein revelations. The PM faces calls to strip Mandelson’s peerage and expel him from Labour. Andrew may face legal action in Britain. Ministers say cooperation is needed to deliver justice for victims.

i Front Page 31st of January 2026

New polling shows 51% want Labour to change leader, with only 21% backing the PM to stay. His rating drops to a record -49. For the first time he loses support from voters who backed Labour in 2024. Andy Burnham leads potential replacements on 24%. Reform leads: 32%, Labour 20%, Tories 17%, Greens 13%.