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UK releases files on Epstein friend Mandelson’s US envoy appointment; documents reveal PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’

The British government released documents concerning Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US, following revelations of his past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced pressure after a due diligence report warned of reputational risk, and Mandelson was later dismissed after maintaining contact with Epstein post-conviction.

The Times of India

Mandelson wanted £500k payout after being sacked as US ambassador

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The Independent UK

Peter Mandelson asked Foreign Office for £500k severance payment, files show

Ex-peer sacked as US ambassador over Epstein links was offered £75,000, documents released by Cabinet Office show

The Guardian - UK

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Mandelson files: What you need to know about the newly released documents

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The Independent UK

Starmer warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s links to Epstein

The due diligence report summarised what was known about Lord Peter Mandelson’s links with Jeffrey Epstein.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves admits Middle East conflict ‘certainly not good’ for economy

The Chancellor indicated the government could intervene on energy costs if the conflict spiralled

The Independent UK

UK Set to Release First Mandelson Files: Revisiting Epstein Friendship That Ended Ambassador Role

The documents are expected to explain how Mandelson's appointment was approved in 2024 despite public knowledge of his past connection to Epstein.

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UK will publish files about the appointment of Epstein friend Mandelson to ambassador post

The British government is releasing a first batch of documents on Peter Mandelson’s appointment as U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Mandelson was fired from his ambassador's job and is being investigated by police for possible misconduct tied to his links to Jeffrey Epstein, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing…

The Independent UK

Gatwick hit by drop in annual profits as short-haul passenger numbers decline

The West Sussex airport reported pre-tax profits of £422.9 million in 2025, down 7.3% from £456.4 million in the previous year.

Evening Standard

Starmer’s national security adviser expressed concern about Mandelson appointment, documents show - as it happened

Release shows that Jonathan Powell warned Morgan McSweeney about the appointment of Mandelson as US ambassador

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Lord Mandelson asked for £550,000 payout after sacking as UK ambassador to US over Epstein scandal

Government documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment and activity as ambassador to the US were released on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Bulletin AM briefing: Angela Rayner says Labour is ‘running out of time’

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The Independent UK

Mandelson latest: Tories call on Starmer to demand ex-US ambassador returns £75k taxpayer-funded payout

The first set of documents reaches 147 pages and finds that there was a ‘general reputational risk’ over his friendship with Epstein

The Independent UK

First Peter Mandelson papers set to be released

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The Guardian - UK

No 10 to release hundreds of files on Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment on Wednesday

First tranche expected to include Cabinet Office report warning of ‘reputational risk’ over ex-minister’s links to Epstein

The Independent UK

First set of Peter Mandelson papers ‘to be published on Wednesday’

MPs ordered the government to make public thousands of documents concerning Lord Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington

Evening Standard

First tranche of Mandelson papers set to be published on Wednesday

Parliamentary sources said Cabinet minister Darren Jones is expected to address MPs after Prime Minister’s Questions.

The Guardian - UK

‘The cover-up is brazen’: one journalist’s tenacious, traumatic fight to expose Ghislaine Maxwell

Lucia Osborne-Crowley has endured threats and sexual harassment to report on Jeffrey Epstein’s chief enabler. Maxwell’s conviction was only the start of the quest for justice, she says

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The Independent UK

This Week in History: Chernobyl sheep, football bribes and another Mandelson scandal

Explore how major events between 9 and 15 March were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Guardian - UK

‘Like fleeing to Southampton’: was Mandelson escape ‘plot’ just a joke?

A story that started in the British Virgin Islands led to a sensational arrest 4,000 miles away – but was it ever more than a shaggy dog story?

Evening Standard

Lord Mandelson no longer on bail and gets passport back following arrest

The former British ambassador to the US was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office last month

The Independent UK

Lord Mandelson gets passport back as police change release conditions

Sir Keir Starmer’s former ambassador to Washington was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The Independent UK

Police issue update on investigation into Peter Mandelson’s alleged Epstein leaks

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The Independent UK

Peter Mandelson gets passport back after being released from bail

Lord Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office last month

The Guardian - UK

Peter Mandelson released from bail conditions

Police have decided former minister is not a flight risk, but he remains under investigation

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