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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (THURSDAY'S PAPERS): THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

11/2/2026

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 12 February 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "FURIOUS WOMEN MPS TURN ON STARMER OVER 'BOYS CLUB' SCANDALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin / Millie Cooke

Senior female Members Of Parliament in Westminster have called on Sir Keir Starmer a appoint a woman to a top role to end the 10 Downing Street "boys club" culture exposed by the Matthew Doyle and Peter Mandelson scandals.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-matthew-doyle-lords-sean-morton-b2918190.html

The Bolton News: "GRAFFITI DAUBED ON FENCE NEAR PRIMARY SCHOOL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison

Shock has been voiced after anti-Muslim graffiti was daubed on a fence near a Primary School.
The graffiti was drawn down a ginnel which runs between Chorley New Road and Mansell Way in Horwich.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25838671.anti-muslim-graffiti-daubed-fence-near-horwich-primary

Daily Express: "UK 'COLONISED BY MIGRANTS' CLAIMS UNITED CHIEF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire part-owner of Manchester United, called for politicians to "show some courage" by slashing migration and benefits.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2169824

Metro (North Edition): "I ACTED ALONE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Meighan

Anas Sarwar has denied he was part of a plot to oust the Prime Minister but insisted he 'stands by' his call for Sir Keir Starmer to resign.

The Guardian: "SELECT FEMALE DEPUTY TO END 'BOYS CLUB' IN NO 10, PM TOLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexandra Topping

Female Labour MPs have demanded that Keir Starmer appoint a senior woman as his de facto deputy to oversee a “complete culture change” in Downing Street after a series of scandals that they say have exposed a No 10 "boys’ club".

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/feb/11/furious-female-labour-mps-urge-starmer-to-make-a-woman-his-de-facto-deputy

The Yorkshire Post: "FAMILIES' FURY OVER MATERNITY INQUIRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Senior midwife Donna Ockenden "made it clear on multiple occasions" to Wes Streeting that she is ready to chair the Inquiry into the Leeds Maternity Scandal, with the bereaved families saying they have lost faith in the Health Secretary.

Morning Star: "NO RESPITE FOR SCANDAL-HIT PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has conceded he has lost control of his Government as he became embroiled in a fresh scandal over turning a blind eye to friends of paedophiles.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-losing-grip-new-scandal-breaks

Bury Times: "FAMILY'S £103,000 BUILDING NIGHTMARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

Holly Wright & Jamie Wright and their family, who live in Whitefield, have lost more than £100,000 after a builder failed to deliver on their home renovation project.

Glasgow Times: "'WE NEED TO FIND A SOLUTION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell

City Centre of Glasgow residents say they have been left "disappointed" that despite meetings, no plans regarding a potential football title party celebrations have been communicated to them.

Daily Star: "MAN U JIM 'RACISM' STORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Hutchison

Manchester United's mega-rich co-owner and Ineos boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been slammed for saying Britain is "colonised by immigrants" – with furious Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer demanding an apology.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/man-united-owner-lets-rip-36707908

Melton Times: "'SO PROUD OF AMELIA'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

There will be a mixture of pride, excitement and nerves for the family of Melton Mowbray’s Amelia Coltman when she competes in the Winter Olympics for the first time.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/pride-and-excitement-as-coltman-family-prepares-to-cheer-on-meltons-olympian-5510113

The Times: "PM KNEW HIS PEERAGE PICK HAD BACKED SEX OFFENDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Steven Swinford

Keir Starmer nominated a former adviser for a peerage despite being told that he had provided a paedophile councillor with "support" because he "believed in his innocence".

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-appointing-lord-doyle-k0lp5lkvj

Edinburgh Evening News: "FEAR AND ALARM AT ROAD CLOSURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn

Residents in Edinburgh have called for an end to a "ridiculous" three-year-long road closure after they said it was causing "fear and alarm" in the local area.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-residents-demand-end-to-three-year-road-closure-which-is-causing-fear-and-alarm-5509095

Messenger Newspapers: "DORA THE DOG SNIFFS OUT ILLEGAL CIGARETTE STASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gavin Engelbrecht

Trafford Council has shut down a Sale convenience store after a sniffer dog uncovered illegal cigarettes in a "secret" ceiling stash.
A trained detection dog found the concealed compartment at 7 Day Stop on Washway Road, during a raid led by the authority's officers.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25838029.sale-convenience-shop-selling-illegal-vapes-shut

The Scotsman: "CLAIM LACK OF CHECKS LEAVES SCOTS BENEFITS OPEN TO ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Scotland's benefits system has been left "open to abuse", opposition MSPs have claimed, as it emerged only a fraction of disability claims are being independently assessed.

Daily Mirror: "SHAMEFUL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Armstrong / Sophie Huskisson

Keir Starmer has slammed Sir Jim Ratcliffe after he claimed the UK has been "colonised by immigrants".

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/sir-jim-ratcliffe-branded-shameful-36708160

The Times Scotland: "PM KNEW HIS PEERAGE PICK HAD BACKED SEX OFFENDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Steven Swinford

Keir Starmer nominated a former adviser for a peerage despite being told that he had provided a paedophile councillor with "support" because he "believed in his innocence".

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-appointing-lord-doyle-k0lp5lkvj

The Oldham Times: "OLDHAM 'NO LONGER THE POOR RELATIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

Oldham is "no longer the poor relative of Greater Manchester", Council leader Arooj Shah told a room of business leaders and developers on the morning of Tuesday 10 February 2026.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25843047.oldham-no-longer-poor-relative-greater-manchester

Scottish Daily Mail: "LABOUR WOMEN'S FURY OVER SECOND PAEDOPHILE CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Claire Ellicott

Keir Starmer was accused of packing his Government with 'paedophile apologists' as he struggled to defend a second controversial appointment.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15549639

Lancashire Telegraph: "RIVALS CLASHED IN 'EXPLOSIVE' CAR PARK BRAWL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott

Three men who were involved in "extreme and explosive violence" at a Car Park in a Blackburn Town Centre have been jailed.

Daily Mail: "LABOUR WOMEN'S FURY OVER SECON PAEDOPHILE CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Claire Ellicott

Keir Starmer was accused of packing his Government with 'paedophile apologists' as he struggled to defend a second controversial appointment.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15549639

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (WEDNESDAY'S PAPERS): WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

10/2/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 11 February 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "GOING DOWN ...IN FLAMES!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

Drug dealer Ian Claughton booby-trapped his Grimethorpe home with tripwires, pipe bombs, a flamethrower and other devices inspired by Home Alone to guard his cannabis operation.
Police in Barnsley, Yorkshire found drugs, weapons and cash during a raid.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/02/10/drug-dealer-inspired-by-home-alone-booby-trapped-home-with-tripwires-and-pipe-bombs-26815016

Glasgow Times: "'TARGETED ATTACK'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Myles

Police are following a "definite line of enquiry" after a man was murdered in what investigators believe was a "targeted attack."
The incident took place in Glasgow on Dallness Crescent in the city's Tollcross area.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25842135.know-man-murdered-glasgows-dallness-crescent-tollcross

The Yorkshire Post: "CALL FOR PLAN TO SUPPORT SMALL FIRMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Small Businesses are operating under pressures comparable to (and sometimes exceeding) those experienced during the COVID-19 Pandemic, a damning new report from MPs has found.

Lancashire Telegraph: "SHAMELESS FRAUDSTER STOLE £5K FROM OAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Fraudster Nadia Hussain, of Bell Vue Street in Blackburn, stole nearly £5,000 from elderly Ann Graham who thought she was helping someone in need.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25838397.blackburn-woman-jailed-defrauding-elderly-lady

State Times (India): "COMMITTED TO FULFIL PROMISES, REGULARISATION OF DWS TO BE INITIATED THIS YEAR: CM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed his Government's commitment to all election promises. regularisation of daily wage workers will begin this year as part of the pro-people Budget 2026 - 2027.
The budget prioritises employment, rural development, free LPG cylinders from state funds, aid for orphans, and growth in agriculture and dairy.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/committed-to-fulfil-promises-regularisation-of-dws-to-be-initiated-this-year-cm

Morning Star: "STARMER URGED TO JUMP TO LEFT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

The Labour Party's "soft left" was moving to assert control over the Government as they took advantage of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's perilous political predicament.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/burnham-and-miliband-lead-left-pressure-starmer

The Guardian: "STREETING STILL INTENT ON DEPOSING PM DESPITE UNITED FRONT, SAY ALLIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Pippa Crerar / Jessica Elgot

Health Secretary Wes Streeting is poised to make leadership bid after the Local Elections in May to pre-empt a potential challenge from rival Rayner, MPs close to him say.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/feb/10/streeting-still-ready-to-challenge-starmer-despite-show-of-unity-allies-say

Daily Mail: "TEEN HELD FOR 'TERROR STABBING' OF BOYS, 12 AND 13, IN CLASS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber / Kristina Wemyss

A 13-year-old boy launched a stabbing rampage inKingsbury High School in the Brent area of London, leaving two children fighting for their lives in a suspected Terror Attack.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15547119

Daily Express: "LABOUR'S TAXES ARE SHAMEFUL ASSAULT ON HIGH STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Jonathan Walker

Kemi Badenoch has accused The Labour Party of a "shameful assault" on High Streets, amid warnings that Small Businesses face an apocalypse.

The West Australian (Australia): "PRE-SCHOOL PREDATOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caleb Runciman

Jason William Forbes, a Perth predator in Australia, was making intricate plans to kidnap, sexually abuse and hold captive a child in a modified roof dungeon before child exploitation detectives made a most relieving arrest.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/court-justice/predator-jailed-for-disturbing-plot-to-kidnap-child-sexually-abuse-them-in-perth-home-c-21589758

The Times: "MANDELSON INVESTIGATION WILL GO BACK TO BLAIR ERA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Steven Swinford

Civil Servants will trawl records going back a quarter century for evidence of inappropriate contact between the disgraced peer and Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/met-police-rebukes-wes-streeting-over-release-of-peter-mandelson-messagemandelson-investigation-blair-era-trawl-9xqrxss0x

Daily Star: "GET MIAOWT OF HERE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Live was purrfect for Larry The Cat... and then along came those Jeffrey Epstein Files and the shocking revelations about Peter Mandelson, his boss's choice as United States ambassador.

Scottish Daily Mail: "SARWAR'S NO 10 COUP BACKFIRES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley / Tom Gordon

Anas Sarwar has been 'left out on a limb' after his bid to oust Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer came off the rails and stoked further divisions in his party.
The Scottish Labour Party leader failed to secure any significant support for a Downing Street coup, with potential challengers opting against making their move.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15547443

The Bolton News: "'SQUATTERS' SEEN AT OLD M&S BUILDING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Possible "squatters" have been reported at the site of the former Marks And Spencer building in the Town Centre of Manchester.
The historic store on Deansgate closed in April 2023 to widespread disappointment and has been empty ever since.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25838401.squatters-reported-former-bolton-marks-spencer

The Daily Telegraph: "TERROR PROBE INTO SCHOOL STABBING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Boulton / Samuel Montgomery

Counter Terror Police are leading an investigation into a double stabbing at Kingsbury High School in North West London.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/02/10/two-teenage-boys-stabbed-at-north-london-school

Metro (North Edition): "STARMER STAYS LOYAL TO SARWAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is staying loyal to Scottish Labour Party leader Anas Sarwar despite Anas Sarwar's public call for him to quit amid recent controversies.
Keir Starmer continues to back the Scottish leader of The Labour Party.

The Times Scotland: "LABOUR AT WAR AS MSPS BACK SARWAR OVER NO 10"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson / John Boothman / Aubrey Allegretti

The Scottish Labour leader's rebellion has divided The Labour Party, leaving Members Of Parliament in Westminster to defend the Prime Minister

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/scotland/article/labour-civil-war-sarwar-starmer-resign-tfnsp7tmj

Daily Mirror: "LEO WAS GENTLE AND KIND... THE HEARTBREAK WILL NEVER END"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Hill

The father of 12-year-old Leo Ross said his son's teenage killer should never be freed, after he laughed at him from the dock.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/uk-news/leo-ross-killer-sentencing-live-36697324

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (TUESDAY'S PAPERS): TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

9/2/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 09 February 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Yorkshire Post: "STARMER IN FIGHT TO REMAIN AS PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Sir Keir Starmer is fighting to remain in number 10 Downing Street after Scottish Labour Party leader Anas Sarwar went on the attack, and called for him to quit over the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/sir-keir-starmer-anas-sarwar-prime-minister-5509484

Metro (North Edition): "'MY FIRST LOYALTY IS COUNTRY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart

Anas Sarwar told of his 'personal hurt and pain' after he turned on his friend Sir Keir Starmer and called on the Prime Minister to step aside.

Lancashire Telegraph: "OUR ROYAL APPOINTMENT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott

King Charles met with farmers and the Clitheroe community during a "once in a lifetime" visit to the town, which saw hundreds of people turn out to see the monarch.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25838755.king-charles-meets-farmers-clitheroe-residents

Morning Star: "SARWAR STICKS THE KNIFE IN TO AILING STARWAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray / Matt Kerr

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's Government was locked in a death spiral as Scottish Labour Party leader Anas Sarwar led growing calls for the premier to quit while another top aide fled 10 Downing Street.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmers-future-hangs-balance-sarwar-joins-calls-pm-quit

Metro (South Edition): "HOW LONG?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Keir Starmer appears to have won respite for now in his battle to stay in power on the second day of King Charles was being heckled over The Jeffrey Epstein Scandald.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/02/09/king-charles-asked-how-long-known-andrew-another-heckler-clitheroe-26795076

The Bolton News: "MAN SAID THAT HE'D 'CRIPPLE' HIS PARTNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A man involved in the disorder that swept the country after the Southport killings subjected his partner to a "campaign of violence, threats, humiliation and intimidation".

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25831942.bolton-man-involved-southport-riots-campaign-abuse

Glasgow Times: "INFLUENCER RAVIE DAVIE IN THE DOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adam Lyon

David McCallum, a Professional Wrestler who once wrestled for ICW in Glasgow under the ring name Ravie Davie, has been sentenced for causing a man fear or alarm.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25839212.wrestling-influencer-ravie-davie-sentenced-false-messages

Daily Star: "KING: WE'LL HELP POLICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

King Charles has offered to help Police involved in the Inquiry into his brother Andy Windsor and Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/king-shares-profound-concern-andrew-36695672

Daily Express: "RESIGN NOW! PM ON BRINK AS CALLS TO GO MOUNT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro

Sir Keir Starmer had to plead for his future as Labour Party's Scottish chief joined demands for the Prime Minister to go.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2168819

Daily Mirror: "KING: WE'LL HELP POLICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Russell Myers

The King last night said he would assist police with their investigations into his disgraced brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/royals/william-kate-andrew-charles-live-36691528

The Guardian: "'I'M NOT PREPARED TO WALK AWAY,' EMBATTLED STARMER TELLS MPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Jessica Elgot / Severin Carrell

Keir Starmer has seen off an immediate challenge to his postition from Labour Party's leaders in Scotland, telling his MPs that he was "not prepared to walk away" from power and plunge the country into chaos.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/feb/09/keir-starmer-says-he-is-not-prepared-to-walk-away-after-call-for-resignation

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (MONDAY'S PAPERS): MONDAY 09 FEBRUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

8/2/2026

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Daily Star: "MADGE'S MATERIAL GOALS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Footie fan Madonna went to see her twin girls Stella and Estere play for Spurs Academy and win.

The Guardian: "STARMER FIGHTS TO REGAIN CONTROL OVER PARTY AFTER MCSWEENEY EXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is fighting to reassert control over The Labour Party after accepting the resignation of his closest adviser, Morgan McSweeney, amid anger over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as United States ambassador.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/feb/08/keir-starmer-labour-party-leadership-morgan-mcsweeney-exit

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER PLAYS HIS LAST CARD AS MCSWEENEY LEAVES NO 10"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna / Amy Gibbons

Sir Keir Starmer has been told by Labour Party MPs that the departure of Chief Of Staff will not be enough to save his premiership.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/02/08/morgan-mcsweeney-resigns-keir-starmer-chief-staff-mandelson

Daily Express: "ARE STARMER'S DAYS NUMBERED AS KEY AIDE RESIGNS?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris / Aaron Newbury

Keir Starmer's future at 10 Downing Street is more uncertain than ever as his right-hand man resigned over the Peter Mandelson row.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2168300

Scottish Daily Mail: "SO HOW LONG CAN STARMER CLING ON?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Keir Starmer's premiership is in freefall after his right-hand man walked the plank over the Peter Mandelson scandal.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15540501

The Independent: "STARMER'S CHIEF OF STAFF QUITS OVER MANDELSON SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Morgan McSweeney resigned as Sir Keir Starmer's Chief Of Staff for his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson as United States Ambassador.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/morgan-mcsweeney-quits-mandelson-keir-starmer-labour-b2913172.html

Daily Mirror: "BLAME ME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke

Keir Starmer's top aide Morgan McSweeney shouldered the blame for disgraced Peter Mandelson being made United States ambassador as he sensationally quit.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/breaking-keir-starmers-chief-staff-36689213

Daily Mail: "SO HOW LONG CAN STARMER CLING ON?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Keir Starmer's premiership is in freefall after his right-hand man walked the plank over the Peter Mandelson scandal.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15540501

The Times: "PM'S TOP AIDE QUITS OVER SUPPORT FOR MANDELSON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Steven Swinford

Sir Keir Starmer as sacrificed his closest political ally in an attempt to appease MPs in The Labour Party and save his premiership after the Peter Mandelson scandal.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/morgan-mcsweeney-resigns-keir-starmer-chief-of-staff-latest-news-gwb89ldq9

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (SUNDAY'S PAPERS): SUNDAY 08 FEBRUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

7/2/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Sunday 08 February 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Sunday Mirror: "GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown

Lord David Blunkett urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to "get his act together" amid the Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein scandal, warning of potential leadership challenges.
Gordon Brown criticised Starmer's slow response, while polling expert Curtice said it could become Labour's "Partygate."

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/keir-starmer-told-get-act-36686731

The Herald On Sunday: "'I LOVED HER' STURGEON AND SWINNEY PAY TRIBUTE TO LATE JEANE FREEMAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Learmonth

Tributes have been paid to former Health Secretary Jeane Freeman who has died.
Nicola Sturgeon worked alongside her during COVID-19 Pandemic.

FULL REPORT: HeraldScotland.com/news/national/25834905.tributes-paid-death-former-snp-health-secretary-jeane-freeman

Sunday People: "BEVERLEY CALLARD: I HAVE CANCER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claudia Savage / Olivia Beeson

Coronation Street icon Beverley Callard revealed an early-stage Breast Cancer diagnosis just before filming Fair City in Ireland.
Informed cast minutes prior to a scene; she plans an operation and radiotherapy but expects to return to work soon, feeling "absolutely fine."

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/tv/tv-news/coronation-street-star-beverley-callard-36684711

Scottish The Mail On Sunday: "EPSTEIN'S 'VERY CUTE' ROMANIAN FOR ANDREW AT PALACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daisy Graham Brown / Mark Hookham

Emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein brought a young Romanian woman, described as "very cute," to a 2010 private dinner at Buckingham Palace with Prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
The encounter, detailed in bombshell messages, has prompted calls for renewed police investigations into Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15538859

The Sunday Telegraph: "LAMMY: I WARNED STARMER ABOUT MANDELSON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Camilla Turner / Sabrina Miller

David Lammy has turned on Keir Starmer as allies revealed that he had warned the Prime Minister against appointing Peter Mandelson as United States Ambassador.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/02/07/lammy-turns-on-starmer-over-mandelson

Sunday Mail: "SNP FACE JAIL SCANDAL NO2 OVER TRANS RAPIST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Hyland

Serenity Johnston, a transgender rapist, has been locked up for vile Sex Attacks on girls, triggering a new women's jail policy row.

Sunday Express: "RED ARROWS HEROES FLYING FOREIGN JETS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Knuckey

The Red Arrows could take to the skies in a foreign built jet for the first time after the Government's "dither and delay" in selecting a replacement aircraft tipped the balance towards United States manufacturers.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/uk/2167870

The Sunday Post: "MOTHER'S HORROR AS PAEDOPHILE EX-PARTNER PUSHES FOR ACCESS TO THEIR CHILD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Marion Scott

A despairing mother is urging the Government to strengthen laws on parental access after her ex-partner who was convicted of possessing Child Abuse material (Category A) launched a bid for visits with their three year old.

The Mail On Sunday: "EPSTEIN'S 'VERY CUTE' ROMANIAN FOR ANDREW AT PALACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daisy Graham Brown / Mark Hookham

Emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein brought a young Romanian woman, described as "very cute," to a 2010 private dinner at Buckingham Palace with Prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
The encounter, detailed in bombshell messages, has prompted calls for renewed police investigations into Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15538859

Daily Star Sunday: "BEVERLEY: MY BREAST CANCER SHOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sian Hewitt

Beloved actress Beverley Callard has revealed she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer just 20 minutes before she was to start filming scenes for a new show.
The 68-year-old Coronation Street icon says she's "fine" and is undergoing treatment.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/coronation-street-legend-diagnosed-breast-36684860

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (SATURDAY'S PAPERS): SATURDAY 07 FEBRUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

6/2/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Saturday 07 February 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "MANDELSON'S HOMES SEARCHED BY POLICE IN EPSTEIN PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Wootton-Cane

Police are searching two homes belonging to Lord Peter Mandelson amid allegations the peer leaked sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/police-scour-mandelson-homes-after-epstein-leak-allegations-b2915507.html

The Bolton News: "'OUTSTANDING' SCHOOL'S HEAD 'IS SUSPENDED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Dougherty

The Head Teacher of one of Bolton's top-performing schools has been suspended, The Bolton News has learned.
Principal Arshad Ashraf was suspended from Eden Boys' School when it is understood he was issued with a letter at the end of the school day.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25803804.headteacher-outstanding-eden-boys-school-suspended

Morning Star: "TIME TO GO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

MPs from The Labour Party have been urging Sir Keir Starmer to sack his Chief Of Staff Morgan McSweeney as detectives searched Lord Peter Mandelson's home in London over leaks to paedophile Jeffery Epstein.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/mps-urge-starmer-sack-chief-staff-mcsweeney

The Times Saturday: "RAYNER: I WARNED STARMER NOT TO APPOINT MANDELSON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anna Mikhailova / Steven Swinford / Patrick Maguire / Stefan Boscia / Geraldine Scott

Angela Rayner has told friends that she warned Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer not to appoint Lord Peter Mandelson as Britain's Ambassador to the United States because of his links to the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/angela-rayner-starmer-mandelson-scandal-khzgzjk03

Daily Express: "'DEATH WISH' TV LICENCE FEE HIKE 'HURTS' US ALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christian Calgie

Lee Anderson has led the furious response after the BBC confirmed they will hike the Licence Fee yet again next year, to an eye-watering £180.
The Department For Culture insisted the hike from £174.50 is "in line with inflation", while warning Britons it will rise again in April next year.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2167739

Daily Mirror: "MISSED CHANCE TO STOP SUFFOLK STRANGLER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Pettifor

Emily Doherty who escaped Steve Wright (The Suffolk Strangler) says six women he killed could be alive today if police had taken her seriously.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/uk-news/steve-wright-missed-opportunities-stop-36683801

Scottish Daily Mail: "POLICE KNOCK ON DOOR OF MANDELSON'S £12M LONDON HOME - AND REMOVE BOXES OF EVIDENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill

Lord Peter Mandelson's properties are being searched by Scotland Yard as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct in Public Office following accusations relating to his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-15535871

Daily Star: "THINGS CAN ONLY GET WETTER..!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan

Rain has fell every day of 2026 in places – and the bookies make it 1-2 odds on that this is the wettest February since records began.

The Scotsman On Saturday: "POLICE SEARCH TWO ADDRESSES IN MANDELSON INVESTIGATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew J. Quinn

The police are searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of the investigation into him leaking information to Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/uk-news/police-search-two-properties-linked-to-peter-mandelson-amid-epstein-investigation-5506680

Lancashire Telegraph: "SEVEN IN DOCK OVER 'DRUG PLOT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard

Seven men have been charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine following police raids in Blackburn and Accrington.
All seven have been charged with conspiracy to supply a Class A controlled drug, cocaine.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25829338.blackburn-men-charged-amid-police-drugs-investigation

Edinburgh Evening News: "NO WORLD CUP HOLIDAY HERE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum McCormack

City Of Edinburgh Council will not recognise the national Bank Holiday to mark Scotland's participation in the men's football World Cup finals.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-council-rejects-world-cup-holiday-5505728

The Daily Telegraph: "POLICE RAID MANDELSON HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin / Tim Sigsworth

Lord Peter Mandelson's homes were raided by police investigating him over the leaks of 10 Downing Street documents to Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/02/06/police-search-mandelsons-homes

The Guardian: "REVEALED: LABOUR MINISTER HANDED FILES ON REPORTERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Dyer / Jamie Grierson / Kiran Stacey

A minister from The Labour Party commissioned and reviewed an intelligence report in 2023 on journalists investigating the ThinkTank that helped propel Keir Starmer to power, the Guardian has learned.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/feb/06/labour-minister-intelligence-files-gathered-on-journalists-josh-simons

Daily Record: "KILLER BACK BEHIND BARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stephen Bark

The family of a murdered teenager have told of their relief after her freed killer, John Wilson, was put back behind bars.

Daily Mail: "POLICE KNOCK ON DOOR OF MANDELSON'S £12M LONDON HOME - AND REMOVE BOXES OF EVIDENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill

Lord Peter Mandelson's properties are being searched by Scotland Yard as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct in Public Office following accusations relating to his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-15535871

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (FRIDAY'S PAPERS): FRIDAY 06 FEBRUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

5/2/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 06 February 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Morning Star: "DEAD MAN WALKING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

Keir Starmer is clinging onto power by a thread as speculation he could face the chop rose amid the mounting scandal over Peter Mandelson.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/scandal-hit-starmer-clings-power-thread

Malvern Observer: "HOW TO SPEND BIG CASH INJECTION IS ON AGENDA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

The process for investing up to £20 million in the Warndon West area of Worcester is set to be discussed by councillors at Worcester City Council.
Wardon West has been selected to take part in United Kingdom Government's Pride In Place programme.

The Bolton News: "BRAVE MINA TELLS OF DOG-SAVAGING ORDEAL IN STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison

A 10-year-old girl called Mina Bestun has spoken about the Dog Attack she suffered (by a bulldog-type) on Roseneath Road in the Great Lever area of Bolton.
She was on her way home from Primary School.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25827419.bolton-girl-10-13-tooth-marks-dog-attack

Coventry Observer: "MUSEUM'S A DELIGHT AS DIPPY OPTS TO STAY FOR ANOTHER YEAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

The nation's favourite dinosaur is extending its Coventry residency after capturing the imagination of hundreds of thousands of visitors since it arrived three years ago.

The Independent: "PM: I'M SORRY FOR BELIEVING MANDELSON'S LIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Athena Stavrou / Kate Devlin / Millie Cooke

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he is sorry for believing Peter Mandelson's "lies" and for appointing him to the role of Britain's ambassador to the US, as he tries to weather the crisis that has threatened to end his premiership.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-epstein-apology-b2914706.html

State Times (India): "OMAR COUNTERS OPPOSITION; REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT FOR STATEHOOD RESTORATION, PEOPLE-CENTRIC GOVERNANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah countered opposition criticism in The Assembly, reaffirming his Government's firm commitment to restoring full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and delivering people-centric governance, while reminding that statehood restoration was a key promise made to the people.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/omar-counters-opposition-reaffirms-commitment-for-statehood-restoration-people-centric-governance

The Yorkshire Post: "NO CHOICE FOR COUNCIL OVER 4.9PC RISE IN TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn / Alexandra Wood

Council Tax in North Yorkshire is expected to go up by 4.99 per cent – the maximum increase without areferendum – every year until 2029, with senior figures saying "there is no alternative".

Daily Express: "DAILY STATINS SAFE FOR MILLIONS MORE TO TAKE
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

Millions more people can safely be given statins as the cholesterol-busting drugs do not cause most of the side sffects blamed on them, experts claim.

The Economist: "THE DANGEROUS DOLLAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Economist Editorial

Despite President Donald Trump's aggressive Tariffs on allies, pressure on the Federal Reserve, and dismissal of the budget deficit, United States asset markets remain resilient.
The S&P 500 has risen 14%, driven by AI enthusiasm, while the 10-year Treasury yield sits at 4.3%, lower than at his inauguration, amid strong economic growth envied globally.

FULL REPORT: ECONOMIST.COM/leaders/2026/02/05/the-age-of-a-treacherous-falling-dollar

Kidderminster Standard: "WENDIE-LOU'S STORY AN INSPIRATION TO EVERYONE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

Wendie-Lou Smith Kidderminster toddler who needed a life-saving Stem Cell transplant after being diagnosed with cancer at three months old is now fronting a national campaign.

The Guardian: "STARMER IN APPEAL TO LABOUR MPS AS PRESSURE GROWS FOR NO 10 RESET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Walker / Kiran Stacey / Jessica Elgot

10 Downing Street has defied calls for the removal of Keir Starmer's top aide, insisting Morgan McSweeney retains the Prime Minister's confidence as frustration grows over a wait for documents about Peter Mandelson that some fear could last for weeks.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/feb/05/no-10-defies-calls-to-sack-morgan-mcsweeney-over-mandelson-appointment

Solihull Observer: "SELF-DRIVING SHUTTLE BUS RUN SET TO BE EXTENDED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

A self-driving Shuttle Bus trial in Solihull is set to be extended.
Solihull and Coventry Automated Links Evolution (SCALE) project has started operating along the 4.3 mile route.

Metro (South Edition): "PM FIGHTS FOR SURVIVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Keir Starmer has tried to stave off a revolt by his own MPs in The Labour Party over the Prime Minister's handling of the Peter Mandelson crisis - and said discussing it is only helping Nigel Farage.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/02/05/mandelson-scandal-spiralled-existential-threat-keir-starmer-26721376

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "NEW PARTNERSHIP IS SET TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Acts Of Kindness Foodbank (abbreviated locally in Redditch as AOK) has partnered with Redditch Borough Council's Homelessness Team to ensure people facing sudden homelessness have access to vital emergency food at the very moment they need it.

Daily Star: "THE SPY WHO FAILED ME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Desperate Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer blamed Britain's spies as he faced mutiny from Labour Party MPs over his appointment of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s buddy Peter Mandelson as our man in the United States.

Gulf Today (United Arab Emirates): "UAE'S LEADERS AND UNITY ENHANCE ITS POWER: SAIF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: WAM

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, opened the 2nd Sharjah International Conference on Arabic Language on Wednesday 04 February 2026, at the University Of Sharjah. Titled "Artificial Intelligence in the Service of the Arabic Language.

FULL REPORT: GulfToday.AE/news/2026/02/04/sheikh-sultan-opens-2nd-sharjah-international-conference-on-arabic-language

The Times: "PM LABELLED 'GULLIBLE AND WEAK' OVER MANDELSON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Aubrey Allegretti

Sir Keir Starmer looks "weak, naive and gullible" after apologising for accepting Peter Mandelson's claim, before he was appointed ambassador to the United States, that he "barely knew" the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, Baroness Harman, a former Deputy Labour Leader, said.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-harriet-harman-news-epstein-latest-09hp8n2s7

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR 'WILL NOT BE TOLERATED' VOW POLICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A spate of 'antisocial behaviour and criminality' in the Town Centre of Rugby has 'forced' police to 'take more robust action' against a group of youths.
Warwickshire Police arrested three young people and searched their homes for evidence of crime – and said there would be ‘more to follow’.

FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/police-take-robust-action-against-youths-to-tackle-town-centre-crime-spree

The Daily Telegraph: "RAYNER TILT AT NO 10 HIT BY TAX INQUIRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Gutteridge / Tony Diver / Amy Gibbons

Angela Rayner risks being prevented from launching a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer over an unresolved investigation into her tax affairs, Members Of Parliament from The Labour Party have complained.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/02/05/rayner-leadership-bid-stymied-by-tax-investigation

Leamington Observer: "PUPILS SET TO MOVE BACK INTO BUILDINGS AFTER WORK IS COMPLETED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Students and staff at Aylesford School in Warwick are finally moving back into their school buildings next week after two and a half years of disruption.
Aylesford was one of around 100 schools across United Kingdom that was forced to close to pupils back in 2023 due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) being found.

FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/pupils-and-staff-finally-move-back-into-aylesford-school-in-warwick-60155

Scottish Daily Mail: "RAYNER: I'M READY TO GO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Glen Owen / Sophie Church

Angela Rayner has told friends she is 'ready' to launch a leadership campaign – as Labour Party MPs warned Keir Starmer that his premiership is ‘hanging by a thread'.

Droitwich Standard: "CHATEAU PLAN FOR 127 NEW HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris / Ryan Smith

A full planning application for the Chateau Impney looks set to be heard by Wychavon District Council.
It is hoped the proposal will be considered by the Planning Committee.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwichs-chateau-impney-application-set-to-go-before-planners

Daily Mail: "RAYNER: I'M READY TO GO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Glen Owen / Sophie Church

Angela Rayner has told friends she is 'ready' to launch a leadership campaign – as Labour Party MPs warned Keir Starmer that his premiership is ‘hanging by a thread'.

Evesham Observer: "TOWN COUNCIL SET TO PRESERVE ICONIC HALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Evesham landmark is set to return to local control for the first time in decades under a deal proposed between Wychavon District and Evesham Town Councils.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-town-council-to-take-on-ownership-of-historic-hall

The Scotsman: "SARWAR PM WAS WRONG TO EVER CONSIDER MANDELSON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery / Andrew Quinn

Anas Sarwar has said Peter Mandelson "should never have been considered" by Prime Minister Keir Starmer for high office.

Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "264 INDICATORS TELL UAE SUCCESS STORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruqayya Al Qaydi

General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, addressed the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai.

FULL REPORT: KhaleejTimes.com/uae/sheikh-saif-bin-zayed-world-governments-summit-2026

Bromsgrove Standard: "CAN YOU HELP TOWN GET FRINGE 'FOR ALL' FESTIVAL?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

Plans are afoot to bring a brand new 'Bromsgrove Fringe Festival' to the town of Bromsgrove from next year.
The idea is the brainchild of town comedian Anthony Theophanous, better known by his stage name Fat Theo, and already has the backing of Bromsgrove District Council, Artrix and many local organisations.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/planned-new-bromsgrove-fringe-festival-could-come-to-town-next-year

Stratford Observer: "BRIDGE USERS NOW FACING LONG DELAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Months of motoring misery is ahead for users of Bidford Bridge.
The 15th century monument is undergoing major structural repair and stone renovation works over the next six months.

FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/bidford-bridge-is-closing-yet-again

Lancashire Telegraph: "DRUG USE AND DISORDER FEARS FROM NEW HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Work will start on the long-delayed final phase of a problem-plagued Housing Estate in Blackburn, 16 years after the regeneration scheme was first conceived.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25828588.blackburn-problem-housing-development-set-final-stage

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "US-IRANIAN NUCLEAR TALKS SET TO BEGIN IN OMAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arab News Editorial

The White House confirmed high-level nuclear talks between United States and iran will take place in Oman (shifted from Turkey), amid tensions over Iran's protest crackdown.
The United States seeks broader discussions on missiles and proxies, while Iran insists on nuclear-focused, dignified negotiations.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.pk/node/2631803

Worcester Observer: "HOW TO SPEND BIG CASH INJECTION IS ON AGENDA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

The process for investing up to £20 million in the Warndon West area of Worcester is set to be discussed by councillors at Worcester City Council.
Wardon West has been selected to take part in United Kingdom Government's Pride In Place programme.

Daily Mirror: "KEIR AND PRESENT DANGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke

Keir Starmer was left fighting for his political career over Peter Mandelson's relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (thursday's PAPERS): thursday 05 february 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

4/2/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 05 February 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "FURIOUS MPS FORCE STARMER INTO U-TURN ON MANDELSON FILES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin / Athena Stavrou

Keir Starmer's leadership has been plunged into turmoil after angry MPs from The Labour Party forced him into a climbdown over the full release of vetting documents relating to Peter Mandelson's appointment as Ambassador to the United States.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/home-news/epstein-files-mandelson-latest-starmer-gordon-brown-b2913579.html

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "RECOVERY IN MOTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead / Melissa Sheil / Jacki Elezovich

Communities in Lake Grace including Dunn Rock and Lake King in Western Australia are recovering after a bush fire which ravaged more than 40,000 hectares of land.
The Shire are holding a community meeting this week.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.COM.AU/news/narrogin-observer/dunn-rock-fire-blaze-downgraded-to-advice-after-raging-through-22000ha-and-sparking-emergency-warning-c-21335414

Morning Star: "FILTON SIX WALK FREE FROM COURT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

Campaigners for Human Rights and Members Of Parlament hailed a "huge victory" for six Filton 24 activists in the face of "extraordinary political pressure" after a jury acquitted them of full charges.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/human-rights-groups-hail-huge-victory-six-filton-24-defendants-acquitted

The Yorkshire Post: "PRESSURE GROWS ON PM OVER EX-ENVOY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Sir Keir Starmer's authority took another damaging blow, after it emerged the Prime Minister knew about Lord Peter Mandelson's ongoing friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein when he appointed him ambassador to the United States.

State Times (India): "AHEAD OF SHAH'S VISIT, 3 JEM TERRORISTS KILLED IN KISHTWAR, UDHAMPUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Three Pakistani terrorists affiliated with Jaish-E-Mohammad (JEM) were killed in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar and Udhampur districts, marking a major success for Security Forces who had been hunting them for the past three weeks.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/ahead-of-shahs-visit-3-jem-terrorists-killed-in-kishtwar-udhampur

The Guardian: "'IT'S OVER' FOR STARMER, SAY LABOUR MPS AMID FURY OVER MANDELSON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Peter Walker / Kiran Stacey

Members Of Parliament from The Labour Party have warned that Sir Keir Starmer's days as Prime Minister are numbered after a day of fury over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as United States Ambassador despite his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/feb/04/labour-mps-say-starmer-days-as-pm-are-numbered-amid-fury-over-mandelson

Glasgow Times: "THUG IN FIRST DATE PUNCH-UP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tárnai

A thug attacked a stranger while on a First Date at a restaurant in the City Centre of Glasgow.
William Edwards, from Paisley, assaulted Ali Ahmed on Miller Street.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25822321.paisley-thug-attacked-man-first-date-glasgow-restaurant

Daily Express: "THANK YOU... FOR BACKING CANCER CARE CALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Fisk / Hanna Geissler

In a major win for Daily Express Cancer Care campaign, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced every UK cancer patient will receive a Personalised Cancer Plan to address psychological impacts.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.COM/news/uk/2166683

Metro (South Edition): "LIAR, LIAR, PANTS ON... HIRED!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing a growing crisis over his leadership after admitting he knew of concerns at Peter Mandelson's long friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein but still gave him a crucial job in Government.

Narrogin Observer (Australia): "COUNTRY LIFE IS THE BEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

Wickepin Primary School students in Australia have greeted new Teaching Staff in the form of new principal Joanna Hayes and teachers Lily Fullarton & Sophie Smith.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/wickepin-primary-school-welcomes-new-principal-and-two-graduate-teachers-to-begin-2026-school-year-c-21502394

The Times: "STARMER FIGHTS FOR FUTURE OVER MANDELSON SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Aubrey Allegretti / Stefan Boscia / Oliver Wright

Sir Keir Starmer and his Chief Of Staff are fighting for their political futures after the Prime Minister admitted he was warned about Lord Peter Mandelson's friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him as ambassador to the United States.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/starmer-fights-future-mandelson-epstein-scandal-pfm5btvvz

The Scotsman: "OFFICIALS SAID QEUH FAMILIES COULD 'GET TRIP TO DISNEYLAND'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

The top nursing officer who oversaw infection strategies during Britain's SuperHospital Scandal in Glasgow suggested the health board should have paid off grieving families with "a trip to DisneyLand".

Daily Mirror: "I CAN'T IMAGINE A LIFE WITHOUT MY JOHN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Britt

Snooker great John Virgo's widow Rosie Ries has paid tribute to her husband after he died suddenly at the age of 79.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/sport/other-sports/snooker/john-virgo-death-widow-snooker-36670970

Financial Times: "SATELLITE SIGNALS INTERCEPTED BY KREMLIN CRAFT, SPY OFFICIALS SAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Jones / Peggy Hollinger / Ian Bott

Security Officials in Europe believe two Space Vehicles from Russia have intercepted communications with at least a dozen key satellites over the continent.
This leaves unencrypted command data at risk.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/cd08c49c-658e-49c9-9a15-234f2bfc2074

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "CLINIC A BRIDGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

In Albany, Western Australia, the Women's Health Great Southern clinic delivers prompt specialist gynaecological care, relieving pressure on the overburdened Albany Health Campus as the region's population grows and public wait times lengthen.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/vital-private-clinic-safeguards-great-southern-women-from-getting-lost-in-regional-healthcare-limbo--c-21442384

The Times Scotland: "STARMER FIGHTS FOR FUTURE OVER MANDELSON SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Aubrey Allegretti / Stefan Boscia / Oliver Wright

Sir Keir Starmer and his Chief Of Staff are fighting for their political futures after the Prime Minister admitted he was warned about Lord Peter Mandelson's friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him as ambassador to the United States.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/starmer-fights-future-mandelson-epstein-scandal-pfm5btvvz

Daily Star: "YEAH, THEY MET.. NO SWEAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Pemberton

A bombshell email from Ghislaine Maxwell appears to say this photo of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with accuser Virginia Giuffre is REAL – and not faked, as he has claimed.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/ghislaine-maxwell-admits-infamous-pic-36670930

Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER IN GRAVE PERIL AS RAYNER TWISTS KNIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sophie Church / Jason Groves / Sam Merriman

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's premiership is in grave peril after former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner led a huge Labour Party revolt against his handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15529069

The West Australian (Australia): "$ALE OF THE SENTRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlyn Rintoul / Andrew Greene

A Golf Course adjacent to a secretive facility used to train spies and special forces will be sold off under a $3 billion (£1.536 billion) fire sale of defence properties across Australia, including the historic Victoria Barracks sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/federal-government-announces-sale-of-key-wa-defence-sites-in-effort-to-redirect-spending-c-21523515

The Daily Telegraph: "RAYNER TURNS ON STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Daniel Martin / Dominic Penna

Former Deputy Prime Minister of United Kingdom Angela Rayner has forced Sir Keir Starmer into an about-turn over his handling of the Peter Mandelson Scandal.
The British Prime Minister's own Members Of Parliament in The Labour Party are calling for him to consider his position in Government.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/02/04/rayner-leads-labour-mps-in-revolt-against-starmer

Daily Mail: "STARMER IN GRAVE PERIL AS RAYNER TWISTS KNIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sophie Church / Jason Groves / Sam Merriman

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's premiership is in grave peril after former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner led a huge Labour Party revolt against his handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15529069

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (WEDNESDAY'S PAPERS): WEDNESDAY 04 FEBRUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

3/2/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 04 February 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Express: "EDWARD'S CALL 'TO REMEMBER VICTIMS OF EVIL EPSTEIN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Russell / Emily Ferguson

Prince Edward has urged people to "remember the victims" of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, becoming the first member of The Royal Family to respond to the latest release of files.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/royal/2166142

Glasgow Times: "'WE FOUGHT COUNCIL AND WON'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morgan Carmichael

Kyron Keogh and Grant Mitchell, co-proprietors of Glasgow's A-listed Argyll Arcade, have won an appeal against Glasgow City Council's rejection of plans to replace worn stone paving at the Buchanan Street and Argyle Street entrances with high-quality porphyry.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25820775.area-argyll-arcade-glasgow-refurbished

Daily Star: "YOU'VE LET YOUR PANTS DOWN... YOU'VE LET YOUR COUNTRY DOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: by Nadeem Badshah

Police are probing Peter Mandelson – hours after he quit House Of Lords.
The Prime Minister had said he'd change the law to boot him out.
The Labour Party have braced themselves for more revelations about Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/cops-looking-into-claims-second-36665981

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "COUPLE TO RETIRE AMID CLAIMS ECCE FUNDING IS TOTALLY INADEQUATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White

Noel Chambers and Erika Chambers, a couple from Wexford who run a well-known Childcare Service in Gorey, have put rumours that the facility would be closing to bed.

The Independent: "PM: HE LET HIS COUNTRY DOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / Tara Cobham / Bryony Gooch / Kate Devlin / Jane Dalton

A criminal investigation has been launched into allegations that Lord Peter Mandelson passed market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein.
Metropolitan Police said the ex-Labour Party minister would be investigated.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/epstein-files-peter-mandelson-prince-andrew-sarah-ferguson-latest-news-b2912959.html

The Guardian: "MET INVESTIGATION INTO MANDELSON OVER ALLEGED EPSTEIN EMAIL LEAKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Pippa Crerar

Metropolitan Police have formally launched a criminal investigation into allegations that Peter Mandelson leaked Downing Street emails and market sensitive information to the child Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/03/met-police-to-launch-investigation-into-alleged-mandelson-epstein-email-leaks

Morning Star: "'FRANKLY SHAMEFUL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Politicians in Britain have written to the Trade Secretary over serious concerns about a reported move towards "unblocking" arms licences to Israel.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/frankly-shameful

Lancashire Telegraph: "COUNCIL LEADER HIS OUT AT LABOUR IN ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

The leader of Burnley Council has criticised his opposition counterpart after he revealed the councillor who breached members' financial interests rules was one of the leader's closest allies.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25819880.burnley-council-boss-criticises-labour-leader-naming

The Times: "MANDELSON FACING FULL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright

Lord Peter Mandelson is to be the subject of a criminal investigation into allegations that he leaked market-sensitive information from Downing Street to the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/peter-mandelson-quit-lords-epstein-files-tddzx6q83

Scottish Daily Mail: "EVIDENCE THAT DAMNS LABOUR'S DARK LORD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman / Jason Groves

Scotland Yard have began a full criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson.
The move followed more damning revelations about the former grandee from The Labour Party's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15521667

The West Australian (Australia): "THE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES OF AUSTIN APPELBEE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Rolfe

Thirteen-year-old Austin Appelbee swam 4 kilometres (2.5 milies) in rough waters to get help for his mother Joanne Appelbee and his siblings who were stranded at sea off the coast of Australia.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/wa/austin-applebee-year-9-students-heroic-4km-swim-to-save-mum-brother-and-sister-after-being-swept-out-to-sea-c-21505033

The Times Scotland: "MANDELSON FACING FULL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright

Lord Peter Mandelson is to be the subject of a criminal investigation into allegations that he leaked market-sensitive information from Downing Street to the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/peter-mandelson-quit-lords-epstein-files-tddzx6q83

Daily Mirror: "INEXCUSABLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn

Lord Peter Mandelson faced a criminal probe into allegations arising from The Jeffrey Epstein files.
Lord Peter Mandelson is being investigated over claims he passed market-sensitive information to the billionaire paedophile.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/breaking-police-launch-criminal-investigation-36664988

State Times (India): "INDIA-US TRADE DEAL 'BIG DECISION': MODI"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Narendra Modi (Prime Minister Of India) said the India-US trade deal is a "big decision" that will benefit everyone in the country, and asserted that his government always works in favour of the nation.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/india-us-trade-deal-big-decision-modi

Edinburgh Evening News: "'UNPREPARED AND UNDEREQUIPPED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Dalton

Shelley Martin, the widow of firefighter Barry Martin (who died tackling a blaze at Jenners in Edinburgh) claims that her husband was sent into the building "unprepared and underequipped by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service".

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/newly-qualified-firefighter-who-died-in-jenners-blaze-sent-in-unprepared-and-underequipped-5500734

Financial Times: "MET LAUNCHES CRIMINAL INQUIRY INTO MANDELSON'S DEALINGS WITH EPSTEIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Pickard / Robert Wright / Lucy Fisher

Metropolitan Police has launched a full criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson over allegations of misconduct in Public Office.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/d6438f3b-e37f-442e-bb3d-03c5272aa616

Wexford People (Ireland): "CONTROVERSIAL BOLLARDS TO BE REMOVED IN MARCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke

The bollards which were installed as part of the works to turn John Street in Wexford town into a one-way system are to be removed by the end of March.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/bollards-installed-as-part-of-one-way-system-in-wexford-town-to-be-removed-by-the-end-of-march/a105708743.html

The National: "'CHARLES MUST NOW FACE QUESTIONS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker

King Charles has been urged to cooperate with police, including answering questions and publishing royal records of Jeffrey Epstein visits, following new allegations involving Andrew that have emerged from the most recently released Jeffrey Epstein Files.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/25822031.king-charles-must-questioned-police-amid-andrew-epstein-claims

Daily Mail: "EVIDENCE THAT DAMNS LABOUR'S DARK LORD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman / Jason Groves

Scotland Yard have began a full criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson.
The move followed more damning revelations about the former grandee from The Labour Party's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15521667

The Guardian (Australia Edition): "RBA INTEREST RATES DECISION: RESERVE BANK INCREASES CASH RATE TO 3.85% IN BLOW TO MORTGAGE HOLDERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Barrett / Patrick Commins

Reserve Bank has hiked rates for the first time in more than two years, and signalled there could be more to come, with mortgage holders to bear the brunt of dealing with a sharp and unexpected jump in inflation.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/03/rba-interest-rate-decision-reserve-bank-australia-inflation

The Scotsman: "FURY AT 'RECKLESS' EARLY RELEASE OF HUNDREDS MORE PRISONERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

Justice Secretary Angela Constance has laid out plans to release around 440 prisoners who are serving sentences of under four years and whose release date is within 180 days.
The release plans will not apply to those serving sentences for Sexual Offences or Domestic Abuse.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/snp-to-release-more-prisoners-early-as-inmate-population-reaches-critical-level-5343640

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "SYRIAN ARMY MOVES INTO KURD 'CAPITAL' OF QAMISHLI"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Agence France Presse (AFP)

Kurdish forces imposed a curfew in the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli, North/East Syria, ahead of Syrian Government troops' deployment.
This follows Government forces entering Hasakah and Kobani, as part of an agreement to integrate Kurdish military and civilian institutions into the state.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.PK/node/2631585

The Bolton News: "INVESTIGATION INTO FINANCIAL ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A probe into suspected financial abuse of vulnerable women at supported living accommodation has been reopened after an investigation by The Bolton News.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25812148.bolton-suspected-financial-abuse-investigation-reopened

Daily Record: "NATIONAL DISGRACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon

The number of homeless children in Britain has hit an all-time high.
SNP ministers were slammed over the 10,480 children in temporary accommodation.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/scots-children-paying-price-snp-36661195

Metro (South Edition): "OH, LORD!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Disgraced Lord Peter Mandelson is stepping down from House Of Lords before Labour Party Government brings in a new legislation to strip him of his title anyway.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/02/03/peter-mandelson-step-house-lords-epstein-controversy-26689400

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (TUESDAY'S PAPERS): TUESDAY 03 FEBRUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

2/2/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 03 February 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Bolton News: "HELP OUR HOSPICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Angela Kelly

Bolton Hospice are launching their most ambitious fund-raising campaign yet to raise a total of £100,000.
This aims to sustain the hospice's services throughout 2026.

Daily Star: "INFANTINO: I'M A BRIT SORRY FANS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

FIFA's Gianni Infantino apologised for saying about the Qatar World Cup: "For the first time in history.. no Brit was arrested".
Foul!

The Yorkshire Post: "FIRST UK 'TECH TOWN' TO BE IN REGION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Barnsley has become United Kingdom's first Government-backed ‘Tech Town’, where Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be used to innovate in education, business and healthcare.

Glasgow Times: "NEARLY 10K FORCED INTO HOMELESSNESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Acute homelessness in Glasgow has rocketed, with the number of people temporary accommodation moving closer to 10,000.

Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S DARK LORD NOW FACES A CRIMINAL INQUIRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman / James Tapsfield

Peter Mandelson is facing a police probe after being accused of leaking 'market sensitive' information to Jeffrey Epstein while in Government.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15521667

Daily Mirror: "MANDELSON POLICE PROBE EPSTEIN LINKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Thornton

Police are probing allegations of government leaks after Peter Mandelson was accused of passing sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/peter-mandelson-misconduct-reports-reviewed-36659252

Scottish Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S DARK LORD NOW FACES A CRIMINAL INQUIRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman / James Tapsfield

Peter Mandelson is facing a police probe after being accused of leaking 'market sensitive' information to Jeffrey Epstein while in Government.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15521667

Financial Times: "TRUMP TO CUT INDIA TARIFFS AFTER MODI 'AGREES' HALT IN RUSSIAN OIL PURCHASES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Wells / Andres Schipani / Krishn Kaushik / Peter Foster

Donald Trump said the US would lower its tariffs on India to 18 per cent after Prime Minister Narendra Modi "agreed" to halt purchases of products from Russia.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/72f1947e-20aa-4a46-bd29-c2f563f24054

Edinburgh Evening News: "WE'RE READY TO MAKE A SPLASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn

Jenna Volpert, an Edinburgh surgeon, is to take on a 3,000 mile row across The Atlantic with Lauren Wilde-Arnold from Aberdeen and Ellen Clark from North Berwick.

Morning Star: "LABOUR ROCKED BY MANDELSON LEAKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

MPs from The Labour Party have questioned Lord Peter Mandelson's continuing influence over ministers after he was reported to the Police for allegedly leaking confidential Downing Street documents to Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/labour-mps-question-mandelsons-continuing-influence-over-government-ministers

City AM: "MANDELSON REPORTED TO POLICE OVER NO 10 LEAKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar

Peter Mandelson has been reported to the police for leaking confidential Downing Street emails to Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/starmer-mandelson-should-quit-lords-after-leaking-no-10-emails-to-epstein

Daily Express: "LET'S PROTECT OUR CHILDREN FROM KNIFE HARM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alycia McNamara

The mother of a 15-year-old boy killed by a fellow pupil a year ago is calling for mandatory Knife Arches in all schools and colleges.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/uk/2164134

The Guardian: "CALL FOR MANDELSON TO FACE INQUIRY OVER ALLEGED LEAK TO EPSTEIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Emine Sinmaz

Peter Mandelson is facing a possible police investigation into his alleged leak of market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein at the height of the financial crisis.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/02/mandelson-could-face-police-inquiry-over-alleged-leak-to-epstein

Metro (South Edition): "COMPUTER SAYS NO, NO, NO!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Milton

A Group Chat for AI Bots has a worrying message for humanity - we're finished... and it's time they took over.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/02/02/ai-bots-plotting-total-human-extinction-social-media-platform-26666616

The Daily Telegraph: "MANDELSON LEAKED NO10 EMAILS TO EPSTEIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dominic Penna / Gordon Rayner / Amy Gibbons / Robert White

Lord Peter Mandelson repeatedly leaked confidential government emails to Jeffrey Epstein while serving in Gordon Brown's Cabinet, new files show.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/02/02/mandelson-leaked-no-10-documents-to-epstein

The Times Scotland: "POLICE LOOK INTO EPSTEIN 'LEAKS FROM MANDELSON'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Katy Balls / Patrick Maguire

Peter Mandelson is accused of sending the disgraced financier a private email from an adviser to then-Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/peter-mandelson-epstein-files-news-kktcpq0fw

Lancashire Telegraph: "1,000 BAE WORKERS ON STRIKE OVER PAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill

More than 1,000 workers have gone on strike at BAE Systems, including at sites in Lancashire.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25816212.bae-workers-strike-warton-samlesbury-pay

The Scotsman: "SNP DEMANDS FULL MANDELSON INQUIRY AMID POLICE REPORTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew J. Quinn

Stephen Flynn who serves as SNP's leader in Westminster and as Aberdeen South's MP, has reported Peter Mandelson to the police.
Stephen Flynn MP said the force must investigate whether there is sufficient evidence of criminality in his actions while serving in Gordon Brown’s Cabinet.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/snp-reports-peter-mandelson-to-police-over-epstein-revelations-5499908

The Times: "POLICE LOOK INTO EPSTEIN 'LEAKS FROM MANDELSON'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Katy Balls / Patrick Maguire

Peter Mandelson is accused of sending the disgraced financier a private email from an adviser to then-Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/peter-mandelson-epstein-files-news-kktcpq0fw

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