INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (SUNDAY'S PAPERS): SUNDAY 01 FEBRUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Sunday 01 February 2026.
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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.
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If the leading story is available, links will be provided.
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​This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

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The Sunday Telegraph: "ANDREW MUST REVEAL ALL ON EPSTEIN, SAYS STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Janet Eastham / Gordon Rayner / Benedict Smith

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to tell the United States authorities everything he knows about The Jeffrey Epstein Scandal following the release of photographs of the former Prince on top of a woman.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/01/31/andrew-must-reveal-all-on-epstein-says-starmer

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Gulf Today (United Arab Emirates): "UAE'S NON-OIL FOREIGN TRADE CROSSES $1TR FOR FIRST TIME: VP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gulf Today Editorial

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a historic milestone as the United Arab Emirates' non-oil foreign trade exceeded $1 trillion (DHS3.8 trillion) for the first time.

FULL REPORT: GulfToday.AE/business/2026/01/31/uaes-non-oil-foreign-trade-hits-historical-milestone-exceeds-dhs38-trillion-for-the-first-time-sheikh-mohammed

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The Sunday Post: "GOODWILLIE RAPE TRIAL DECISION IMMINENT AS JUDGE SET TO RULE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Marion Scott

Former Scotland striker David Goodwillie is set to find out whinin weeks whether he will face a private Criminal Prosecution for raping Denise Clair.

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The Sunday Times (Australia): "WHY WE DID IT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caleb Runciman

A detailed letter found inside the home where The Clune Family are suspected of killing their innocent teenage sons before taking their own lives, at a Mosman Park property in Australia may hold critical answers for homicide detectives investigating the double-murder suicide.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/crime/mosman-park-double-murder-suicide-wa-premier-roger-cook-describes-deaths-as-unimaginable-tragedy-c-21483045

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Sunday People: "DO THE RIGHT THING ...TESTIFY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces fresh pressure to come clean over his Jeffrey Epstein links – as he appeared to be pictured crouching over a woman.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/us-news/epstein-files-bombshell-lawyer-warns-36649194

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State Times (India): "ZERO-TOLERANCE FOR TERRORISM MUST BE UNCOMPROMISING UNIVERSAL NORM: INDIA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo conducted surprise inspection of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu and took detailed appraisal of healthcare delivery and patient-centric services at the facility.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/public-trust-in-government-hospitals-depends-on-conduct-compassion-of-doctors-paramedical-staff-sakeena-itoo

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The Herald On Sunday: "INFORMATION TSAR ACCUSES SCOTLAND'S PUBLIC BODIES OF CONTEMPT FOR THE LAW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin McKenna

Scotland's Information Commissioner has accused public bodies of displaying contempt for the law in recent high profile ethics disputes. 

FULL REPORT: HeraldScotland.com/news/national/25808216.information-commissioner-approach-public-interest-insufficient-court-told

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The Philippine Star (Philippines): "SOTTO LAMENTS PRO-CHINA STANCE OF SOME OFFICIALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Marc Jayson Cayabyab

Despite China's repeated acts of aggression at sea targeting Filipino vessels, some senators sounded more supportive of the Chinese – a situation Senate President Vicente Sotto III said he finds deplorable and lamentable.

FULL REPORT: PhilStar.com/headlines/2026/02/01/2504934/sotto-laments-pro-china-stance-some-officials

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Daily Star Sunday: "CREEPY CRAWLER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan / Peter Hennessy / Kelly Williams

Bizarre photographs appearing to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor kneeling on all fours over a young woman have been released in a new batch of The Jeffrey Epstein files.
The creepy pics raise new questions against the former Prince.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/unsettling-epstein-files-images-appear-36647030

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Scottish The Mail On Sunday: "SNP IGNORED 14 HOSPITAL BUG WARNINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Rodger

The SNP Government was alerted to 14 serious infection outbreaks at Britain's £1 billion SuperHospital in the first three years after it opened – but failed to act on the critical warnings.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15515881

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​Sunday Express: "6M WORKERS 'BETTER OFF ON BENEFITS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson

More than six million workers would be better off on benefits, according to a new analysis which warns of a surge in claims.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2165055/six-million-working-better-off-benefits

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Sunday National: "PRO-ISRAEL GROUP'S 'SECRET' GUEST LIST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sunday National Editorial

Cross-party Holyrood group Building Bridges With Israel may have broken rules with failure to name attendees.

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Sunday Mirror: "'THERE'S WORSE TO COME'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Hill / Simon Murphy / Lizzy Buchan

As pictures emerged appearing to show the then Royal Family member on all fours over a mystery female, disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been warned that more damaging photos from The Jeffrey Epstein files will come out.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/us-news/epstein-files-bombshell-lawyer-warns-36649194

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Scotland On Sunday: "FETTES FACES 'MILLIONS' IN CLAIMS OVER ABUSE CASES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

A senior lawyer involved in high profile abuse cases against one of Britain's most esteemed Private Schools has said more former pupils have came forward in the light of a recent damning report.

FULL REPORT: SCOTMAN.COM/news/scottish-news/top-private-school-failed-to-protect-pupils-from-sexual-and-physical-abuse-5493501

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The Mail On Sunday: "RAYNER'S £1M WAR CHEST TO KICK OUT KEIR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Owen / Dan Hodges

Angela Rayner has secured a 'War Chest' of more than £1million to fund her bid to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, her allies have claimed.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15516265

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​Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "CHILDREN AND WOMEN AMONG 32 KILLED IN ISRAEL STRIKES ON GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP

Air Strikes from Israel killed 32 people including children in Gaza, according to Civil Defense Agency in Palestine, as the military said it had attacked in response to a Hamas ceasefire violation.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2631253

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Sunday Mail: "TINDER RAPIST FREE TO STRIKE AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Hyland

Ryan McVeigh was able to use Tinder, a Dating App, to terrorise 10 new victims after being freed from prison to await his sentencing.

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The Sunday Times: "ANDREW MUST TESTIFY OR HE'LL FAIL EPSTEIN VICTIMS, SAYS PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Wheeler / Katie Tarrant / Emanuele Midolo / Izzy Lyons

Pressure is mounting on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to give evidence before Congress after revelations in latest Jeffrey Epstein Files

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-epstein-relationship-keir-starmer-kk7fqq22v

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