From 5h ago 18.57 GMT Police begin criminal investigation into Mandelson allegations A criminal investigation has been launched into allegations Peter Mandelson passed market-sensitive information to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, police said on Tuesday evening. The review does not necessarily mean a criminal investigation will take place. Share4h ago 19.14 GMT The government said it will provide any support the Metropolitan Police needs in its criminal investigation into allegations Lord Peter Mandelson leaked confidential information to Jeffrey Epstein. Share5h ago 18.57 GMT Police begin criminal investigation into Mandelson allegations A criminal investigation has been launched into allegations Peter Mandelson passed market-sensitive information to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, police said on Tuesday evening. The Metropolitan police are to formally launch a criminal investigation into allegations that Peter Mandelson leaked Downing Street emails and market sensitive information to the child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Guardian understands.

Source: The Guardian February 03, 2026 22:44 UTC