'Police assessing Andrew's "leaks"' and 'Outrage at Prem boss'

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor features on the front pages of many of Thursday's papers, with the Mail writing "now detectives discuss Andrew 'leaks' to [Jeffrey] Epstein with prosecutors". The paper headlines on "Labour women's fury over second paedophile crisis". Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was "skewered" in the Commons for awarding a peerage to his former communications chief, Matthew Doyle, "despite knowing he had stayed friends with a Labour councillor charged with child sex-offences". Sir Keir has said Lord Doyle "did not give a full account" over his links to a convicted sex offender.

BBC "Labour women's fury over second paedophile crisis" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Mail. — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor features on the front pages of many of Thursday's papers, with the Mail writing "now detectives discuss Andrew 'leaks' to [Jeffrey] Epstein with prosecutors". The paper headlines on "Labour women's fury over second paedophile crisis". Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was "skewered" in the Commons for awarding a peerage to his former communications chief, Matthew Doyle, "despite knowing he had stayed friends with a Labour councillor charged with child sex-offences". Sir Keir has said Lord Doyle "did not give a full account" over his links to a convicted sex offender.

The i Paper headlines on the "growing police inquiry" into Andrew's Epstein links. It writes that detectives are "assessing claims that paedophile Jeffrey Epstein sent a woman to Windsor for 'sexual purposes' involving the former prince". Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"Andrew faces growing police inquiry into Epstein links" reads the headline on the front page of the i Paper. — The i Paper headlines on the "growing police inquiry" into Andrew's Epstein links. It writes that detectives are "assessing claims that paedophile Jeffrey Epstein sent a woman to Windsor for 'sexual purposes' involving the former prince". Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

The Sun calls Andrew a "credit cad", reporting that the "Queen, Philip and Charles loaned Andy £12m for Virginia pay-off" but "he hasn't paid back a penny".

"Credit cad" reads the headline on the front page of the Sun. — The Sun calls Andrew a "credit cad", reporting that the "Queen, Philip and Charles loaned Andy £12m for Virginia pay-off" but "he hasn't paid back a penny".

There is "outrage at Prem boss" writes the Daily Mirror, calling billionaire Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe "shameful" for his comment that Britain had been "colonised by immigrants". The paper also says a picture released in the latest Epstein files of Andrew on all fours above a woman, both fully dressed, shows a "sex-traffic victim".

"Shameful" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Mirror. — There is "outrage at Prem boss" writes the Daily Mirror, calling billionaire Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe "shameful" for his comment that Britain had been "colonised by immigrants". The paper also says a picture released in the latest Epstein files of Andrew on all fours above a woman, both fully dressed, shows a "sex-traffic victim".

The Daily Express also leads on the claims from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, highlighting his comments that "new arrivals to Britain are 'costing too much money'".

"UK 'colonised by migrants' claims United chief" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Express. — The Daily Express also leads on the claims from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, highlighting his comments that "new arrivals to Britain are 'costing too much money'".

The Daily Star reports a "Man U Jim 'racism' storm" after Sir Jim's comments. He has been "slammed", it adds, noting that a "furious" Sir Keir is "demanding an apology".

"Man U Jim 'racism' storm" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Star. — The Daily Star reports a "Man U Jim 'racism' storm" after Sir Jim's comments. He has been "slammed", it adds, noting that a "furious" Sir Keir is "demanding an apology".

Labour is "up for" closer ties with the EU writes the Daily Telegraph in its headline. A photo of Mick Jagger and his fiancee Melanie Harrick is used to mark reports she was "attacked outside Annabel's", the private members club in London. The Telegraph also says dogs have been accused of ruining relationships by staring at owners "during intimate moments". "No heavy petting with Fido in the bedroom," it advises.

"Labour 'up for' closer ties with Europe" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Telegraph. — Labour is "up for" closer ties with the EU writes the Daily Telegraph in its headline. A photo of Mick Jagger and his fiancee Melanie Harrick is used to mark reports she was "attacked outside Annabel's", the private members club in London. The Telegraph also says dogs have been accused of ruining relationships by staring at owners "during intimate moments". "No heavy petting with Fido in the bedroom," it advises.

For the Guardian, female Labour MPs' demand that the prime minister "select female deputy to end 'boys club'" make the lead. It notes that Sir Keir has said Lord Doyle "did not give a full account of his actions" before being nominated for his peerage.

"Select female deputy to end 'boys club' in No 10, PM told" reads the headline on the front page of the Guardian. — For the Guardian, female Labour MPs' demand that the prime minister "select female deputy to end 'boys club'" make the lead. It notes that Sir Keir has said Lord Doyle "did not give a full account of his actions" before being nominated for his peerage.

Metro leads with a "jammy dodger", reporting that a prolific fare evader admitted 112 offences but was spared jail. The man owed at least £3,600 for the journeys and £31,742 in financial orders for past fare dodging, it reports.

"Jammy dodger" reads the headline on the front page of Metro. — Metro leads with a "jammy dodger", reporting that a prolific fare evader admitted 112 offences but was spared jail. The man owed at least £3,600 for the journeys and £31,742 in financial orders for past fare dodging, it reports.

The biggest wealth managers "take beating in latest round of disruption from AI" headlines the Financial Times. Also on its front page, a snap of the helmet of Ukrainian Olympic athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych - it features the faces of Ukrainian athletes who have died in the war. It comes as Kyiv is "gearing up" for presidential elections and a referendum on any peace deal with Russia, the FT writes.

"Biggest wealth managers take beating in latest round of disruption from AI" reads the headline on the front page of the Financial Times. — The biggest wealth managers "take beating in latest round of disruption from AI" headlines the Financial Times. Also on its front page, a snap of the helmet of Ukrainian Olympic athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych - it features the faces of Ukrainian athletes who have died in the war. It comes as Kyiv is "gearing up" for presidential elections and a referendum on any peace deal with Russia, the FT writes.

The Daily Express leads on the comments made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, quoting him in its headline: "UK colonised by migrants claims United chief". The Daily Star focuses on the reaction to his statement. "Man U Jim racism storm" reads its headline. The Daily Mirror calls Sir Jim shameful. Citing figures from the Office for National Statistics, the Times says the billionaire's suggestion that the UK's population has increased by 12 million people since 2020 is wrong, noting the figure is closer to three million.

The prime minister is coming under increasing pressure to appoint a woman as his de facto deputy and end Number 10's "boys club", according to the Guardian. One of the party's most senior figures, Harriet Harman, has called on Sir Keir Starmer to revive the role of first secretary of state - a post previously held by Peter Mandelson under Gordon Brown.

The Sun claims that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was lent £12m by his parents and his brother, Charles, to pay a settlement to Virginia Giuffre - who accused the former prince of sexual abuse. Quoting an unnamed source, it adds that he has not paid back a penny. Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said she's "up for" taking Britain closer to the EU, according to the Daily Telegraph. Speaking at an event in London, Reeves said closer relations represented the "biggest prize" for the economy. The report notes that is a significant shift from comments she made in Davos last month, when the Chancellor said Britain could not "go back in time" in its relationship with the EU.

The Financial Times says shares in Britain's largest wealth managers tumbled on Wednesday. The drop came after a US-based firm launched a new AI tool to help financial advisers with clients' investments strategies, according to the paper.

The Metro leads on a warning from the Shadow Transport Secretary Richard Holden, who says fare dodgers are harming the UK. The paper says his comments came after a man who used trains for two years without buying a ticket, totalling £3,600 in free journeys, was spared prison. "Jammy dodger" reads its headline.