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Like the Guardian, the Times report on the Sarah Everard case focuses on police efforts to reassure women they are safe walking the streets. The front page also reports that consultants and contractors profiting from the test-and-trace system are being offered advice from civil servants on how to apply for honours such as MBEs. The Times says the invitations to put forward staff for recognition came as Sir Nicholas Macpherson, permanent secretary at the Treasury until 2016, called the £37bn test-and-trace system the “most wasteful and inept public spending programme” ever.

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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Times Front Page 31st of January 2026

Newly released US files indicate Andrew invited Jeffrey Epstein to Buckingham Palace a month after his 2010 release from custody. Emails discuss possible dates, dinner and travel arrangements. The documents form part of a large cache disclosed by US authorities.

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