The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 06.02.2026.
It displays 93 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
06.02.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Mandelson Home Raids
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Morning coverage focused on the escalating internal threat to Keir Starmer’s premiership. Following his previous apology for the Mandelson-Epstein connection, editors highlighted Deputy PM Angela Rayner’s tactical positioning to succeed him, while Starmer’s allies warned that such a move would trigger a general election. The narrative was further complicated by Harriet Harman’s public criticism of the Prime Minister’s perceived weakness. By midday, editorial focus expanded to include international developments, specifically the attempted assassination of Russian General Vladimir Alekseyev in Moscow and the commencement of high-stakes US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman. The day’s definitive shift occurred in the afternoon when the Metropolitan Police conducted coordinated raids on Lord Mandelson’s residences in London and Wiltshire. This development dominated evening headlines, with right-leaning and socialist outlets intensifying demands for the dismissal of Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney. The day concluded with reports of boos for US Vice President JD Vance at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy.
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Exclusive | Exclusive
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The country’s first female PM is the object of a personality cult revolving around everything from her outfits and snacks to her favourite pink pen
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The Guardian has constructed a timeline for the terrible events of one night of protests in Rasht, based on first-hand accounts, video and photographs
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The Spectator
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The Telegraph
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06:40⇢Rayner Circles the Wounded Premier
⌨British editors are now documenting a potential leadership transition as Angela Rayner prepares a bid to succeed Keir Starmer (Daily Mail, The Telegraph). While Starmer continues to apologize for the Mandelson-Epstein connection (The Independent, Breitbart, Channel 4 News), right-leaning outlets highlight Rayner’s tactical positioning despite new tax inquiries (The Telegraph). Concurrently, reports on Iranian protest massacres and US-Iran tensions have gained significant prominence (BBC News, The Guardian).
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UK | Brooke Davies
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The Telegraph
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Senior officials meet for direct talks, amid a crisis that has raised fears of a military action between Iran and the US
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HuffPost UK
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New Statesman
Epstein’s emails show how the financial elite consolidated their wealth amid global turmoil
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Deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence hospitalised after being shot several times by an unidentified assailant
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Deputy director of Russia’s military intelligence agency shot several times outside his apartment
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Plus: the Iran apologists in Britain and Spain’s insane new migration policy.
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10:52⇢The Premier's Crumbling Authority
⌨British editors are focused on the existential threat to Keir Starmer’s premiership following Lord Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein (The Independent, Spiked, Morning Star). While centrist and left-leaning outlets analyze Starmer’s perceived weakness and internal party fractures (The Independent, New Statesman), right-leaning sources examine the broader financial and social implications of the Epstein network (The Telegraph, Daily Mail, The Spectator).
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The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.
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HuffPost UK
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Restaurants
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Breitbart UK
A Western-sanctioned Russian military intelligence chief has been rushed to hospital after being repeatedly shot.
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Sergei Lavrov blames shooting of Vladimir Alekseyev on Ukraine but does not back up Kremlin claim with evidence
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BBC
31 killed in blast at mosque in Pakistan capital, official says
Dozens of people have also been injured after an explosion in Islamabad during Friday prayers.
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The Times ignored concerns about Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein in order to give the Prince of Darkness a podcast spot in order to help court the Labour party. Simon Childs reports.
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The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.
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US | Josh Milton
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14:32⇢Rayner's Looming Election Trigger
⌨British editors are focusing on the imminent collapse of Keir Starmer's government as allies warn that an Angela Rayner leadership bid will trigger a general election (The Telegraph, The Mirror). While right-leaning and socialist outlets highlight Starmer's precarious hold on power (Spiked, Morning Star), new reports of a Russian general's assassination in Moscow have introduced a critical international dimension (Sky News, The Guardian, Breitbart).
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Abbas Aragchi says there will be consultations, after hours of talks end in Oman, which both sides entered with significantly different positions.
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Deputy director of Russia’s military intelligence agency shot several times in the stairwell of his apartment
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Two countries’ envoys separately meet Omani negotiators amid US naval buildup in region
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Indirect talks end with agreement to maintain diplomatic path and possible continuation in coming days, officials say
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The Telegraph
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Sky News
Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
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17:02⇢Police Raids on Mandelson Properties
⌨British editors have intensified their focus on Lord Mandelson as the Metropolitan Police conduct coordinated raids on his properties in London and Wiltshire (Daily Mail, Sky News, The Telegraph, Metro). While right-leaning outlets emphasize the investigative pressure on the 'Prince of Darkness' (The Mirror, Spiked), the BBC and The Guardian pivot toward the breakthrough in Oman, reporting a 'good beginning' to US-Iran nuclear consultations.
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The Times
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The Telegraph
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Abbas Aragchi spoke after hours of talks in Oman ended, which the two countries entered with significantly different positions.
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The Guardian
Multiple outlets cite a senior Trump official as saying, ‘a White House staffer erroneously made the post’
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The Economist
The Californian think-tank that applies intellectual gloss to MAGA
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Breitbart UK
Labour rebels told British PM he must sack his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, “the most powerful unelected official in British politics”.
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The Spectator
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The Spectator
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The Telegraph
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The Telegraph
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Police have been searching two properties belonging to Lord Mandelson in connection with their investigation into alleged misconduct in public office.
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20:04⇢Raids at the Mandelson Residences
⌨British editors are focusing on the Metropolitan Police raids of Lord Mandelson's properties in London and Wiltshire (Sky News, The Telegraph, The Times, Metro, Channel 4 News). Right-leaning and socialist outlets are using the searches to demand Keir Starmer sack his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney (Breitbart London, Morning Star Online, HuffPost UK). Meanwhile, broadsheets are tracking a diplomatic opening between Iran and the United States (BBC News, The Guardian).
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UK | Brooke Davies
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The Telegraph
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The Telegraph
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