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
Student loans: why is Martin Lewis clashing with Rachel Reeves?
MoneySavingExpert founder has said changes that will lead to some graduates in England and Wales paying more are ‘not moral’
Ultra-processed foods should be treated more like cigarettes than food – study
UPFs are made to encourage addiction and consumption and should be regulated like tobacco, say researchers
UK hospitality firms demand more help with business rates amid questions over Heathrow discount
Airports identified as biggest winners of government’s £4.3bn support package with Heathrow alone taking £900m discount
Betfred brothers top list of UK’s biggest taxpayers with £400m bill
Harry Styles is highest-contributing celebrity and Erling Haaland the youngest entry in Sunday Times tax list