UK: Wednesday’s newspaper front pages—4 February 2026

UK: Wednesday’s newspaper front pages—4 February 2026

Daily Mirror

The Daily Mirror leads on Peter Mandelson, who stepped down from the House of Lords amid a criminal probe into allegations he passed sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein while in office. 

The Times

The police investigation into Peter Mandelson over allegations he leaked market-sensitive information from Downing Street to Jeffrey Epstein makes the front page of The Times.

Daily Mail

The Daily Mail leads on “Labour’s Dark Lord” after the Metropolitan Police launched an investigation into Peter Mandelson over allegations of misconduct in public office.

The Sun

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was moved out of Royal Lodge “under the cover of darkness” following new revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, The Sun reports. 

The Daily Telegraph

Former prime minister Gordon Brown has accused the government of a cover-up over sensitive information Peter Mandelson allegedly shared with Jeffrey Epstein while in office, according to The Daily Telegraph. 

Daily Star

The criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson, launched by the Met police on Tuesday, makes the front of the Daily Star.

Daily Express

The Daily Express leads on Prince Edward – the younger brother of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – who has urged people to “remember the victims” of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 

The i Paper

Downing Street has handed over a dossier to the Metropolitan Police as part of Scotland Yard’s investigation into Peter Mandelson, according to The i Paper. 

The Guardian

Allegations that Peter Mandelson leaked sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein has prompted the Met to launch a criminal investigation, The Guardian reports. 

Financial Times

The Metropolitan Police’s criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson over allegations of misconduct while in public office is on the front page of the Financial Times. 

Metro

The Metro leads on the decision of “disgraced” Peter Mandelson to step down from the House of Lords following the latest revelations about his relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. 

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