FCA urged to investigate Peter Mandelson over potential insider trading Exclusive: Lib Dem Daisy Cooper says ex-minister could have ‘abused trading laws’ when sharing state information with Jeffrey Epstein
Mandelson lobbying firm sought work with Russia and China state companies, Epstein emails show Former minister and Benjamin Wegg-Prosser met disgraced financier before formal foundation of Global Counsel
Most of England’s smart motorways are poor value for money, official reports find AA says long-awaited evaluations show schemes are a ‘catastrophic waste of time, money and effort’
Boss of lobbying firm founded with Peter Mandelson quits after Epstein revelations Ben Wegg-Prosser resigns from Global Counsel as emails show Epstein’s help was sought in setting up the company
Barclays reportedly cuts ties with lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson Vodafone also reviewing its contract with Global Counsel after revelations of former minister’s links to Jeffrey Epstein
Mandelson sought Epstein’s help in hunt for lucrative roles at Glencore and BP Days after Labour’s 2010 defeat former cabinet minister began dogged pursuit of ‘highly paid’ jobs, emails show
Chris Rokos hedge fund ends talks with Peter Mandelson on advisory role Rokos Capital Management was in discussions to hire former ambassador to US until latest Epstein revelations
How can Britain regain its manufacturing power? Start thinking like a developing country Since the 70s, China has turned around its economy – these are the lessons Starmer must take note of, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
Minister defends long delays to UK military spending plan Luke Pollard says plan expected last autumn is ‘a bigger task than many people outside defence realise’
Nigel Farage’s two-day trip to Davos cost more than £50,000, documents reveal Reform UK leader who received two guest passes from Iranian-born billionaire declares attendance at event on register of MPs’ interests
A whiff of familiarity in Mandelson’s 2009 collusion with the banks For Labour veterans of the financial crisis the Epstein files revealed a betrayal – but 16 years on, is the City calling the shots?
Epstein called Mandelson ‘devious’ after he lobbied bank to back mining project In 2010 then business secretary contacted Jes Staley, then at JP Morgan, about funding for £700m listing on London Stock Exchange
The Guardian view on high-street decline: a symbol of failure in a discontented nation Editorial: Decaying town centres are fuelling a sense of disillusionment with mainstream parties. Labour’s regeneration strategy must be bolder
‘Finally got him to go’: how Epstein was given inside track on events that rippled through global markets Apparent leak by Peter Mandelson gave advance notice of Gordon Brown’s resignation and €500bn eurozone deal
EU has ‘open mind’ on UK customs union talks, says official Valdis Dombrovskis says bloc is ‘ready to engage’ amid meetings with ministers including Rachel Reeves