May 14, 2003 – Jeffrey Epstein transfers $25,000 to a Barclays account linked to Peter Mandelson, the first of three payments that later total $75,000, as shown in DOJ bank statements released in February 2026 [8].

June 2004 – Epstein sends two further $25,000 transfers to HSBC accounts named after Peter Mandelson, completing the $75,000 series uncovered in the DOJ release [8].

2008 – Jeffrey Epstein pleads guilty to state charges for soliciting prostitution from a minor, a conviction that later frames the scrutiny of his post‑conviction contacts with global elites [3][6][10].

2009 – While Business Secretary, Peter Mandelson emails market‑sensitive information about a proposed one‑off tax on bankers’ bonuses and an asset‑sales plan to Epstein, later cited in UK police investigations [4][5][13][19].

2009 – Sarah Ferguson emails Epstein requesting a £20,000 rent loan and calls him “the brother I have always wished for,” evidence later released by the DOJ and prompting the shutdown of her charity [6][18].

May 2010 – Mandelson sends an email referencing a €500 billion bailout hours before its public announcement, a message cited as possible misconduct in the Metropolitan Police probe [15].

2011 – Mandelson writes a handwritten note in Epstein’s 50th‑birthday book describing him as “my best pal,” later highlighted as proof of a close friendship [14].

2013 – NFL executive Steve Tisch exchanges emails with Epstein about “adult women,” prompting the league to review its policies [3].

2016 – Chelsea investor Josh Harris replies to Epstein that he is “happy to catch up,” despite later claiming he tried to block Epstein’s overtures [3].

May 2017 – Former FIA president Jean Todt meets Epstein at his New York home after a Norwegian diplomat arranges the introduction, showing continued elite contacts after the 2008 conviction [3].

December 2024 – Peter Mandelson is appointed UK ambassador to the United States; Prime Minister Keir Starmer later says he “knew of Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein at the time of the appointment but was unaware of its depth” [17][4].

July 10, 2025 – Jeffrey Epstein dies by suicide in a New York prison cell while awaiting trial on federal sex‑trafficking charges, ending a high‑profile criminal case [10].

September 2025 – The UK government dismisses Mandelson from his ambassadorial post after newly released emails confirm ongoing friendship with Epstein following the 2008 conviction, sparking political fallout [14][9].

November 2025 – The U.S. Department of Justice completes a mandated review of millions of Epstein‑related documents, finding no basis for new prosecutions, a conclusion reported in February 2026 [2].

Late February 2026 – The House of Representatives schedules former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to testify in a separate congressional Epstein inquiry, intensifying political scrutiny [2].

Feb 1, 2026 – Peter Mandelson resigns from the Labour Party to avoid further embarrassment after DOJ files reveal three $25,000 payments from Epstein; in his resignation letter he writes, “I have no record of the payments” and apologises “unequivocally” to victims [7][8].

Feb 1, 2026 – DOJ‑released emails show Sarah Ferguson continued to refer to Epstein as a “legend” and request financial help after his conviction, fueling criticism of her charitable work [6].

Feb 2, 2026 – The Metropolitan Police announce a review of misconduct reports following the massive DOJ Epstein document release, assessing whether the allegations against Mandelson meet the criminal threshold [5].

Feb 3, 2026 – The Met opens a criminal investigation into Mandelson for alleged misconduct in public office, focusing on the 2009 sharing of market‑sensitive data and the May 2010 bailout email [15][19].

Feb 3, 2026 – Two properties linked to Mandelson are searched by UK police as part of the probe into alleged information leaks to Epstein [11].

Feb 3, 2026 – Sarah Ferguson’s charity, Sarah’s Trust, announces it will close for the foreseeable future after the DOJ email leak reveals her post‑conviction ties to Epstein [18].

Feb 4, 2026 – The UK government agrees to publish material on Mandelson’s 2024 ambassadorship, with the cross‑party Intelligence and Security Committee deciding what can be released; Starmer says the papers “will expose Mandelson’s deception” [17][1].

Feb 4, 2026 – New DOJ‑released files expose post‑conviction contacts between Jeffrey Epstein and senior sports executives, including Jean Todt, Flavio Briatore, Josh Harris, Todd Boehly and Steve Tisch, prompting potential investigations in Formula 1, football and the NFL [3].

Feb 4, 2026 – President Donald Trump urges the nation to “move on” from Epstein, asserting “there’s no incriminating evidence” against him despite his name appearing over 6,000 times in the DOJ files, while Democrats plan subpoenas if they win the House in November [2].

Feb 5, 2026 – Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologises to Epstein victims, saying, “I am sorry for the harm, for believing Mandelson’s lies,” and warns his premiership “hangs by a thread” as a special election looms on Feb 26 2026 [16][12].

Feb 5, 2026 – Starmer’s leadership faces renewed criticism, with Labour MP Paula Barker stating the appointment “was a grave error” and calling for the removal of adviser Morgan McSweeney ahead of the Feb 26 special election [16].

Feb 5, 2026 – Prince Andrew is stripped of his royal titles and moved to Sandringham amid public outrage over his long‑standing friendship with Epstein, reflecting the scandal’s impact on the British monarchy [12].

Feb 6, 2026 – The UK government launches a review of up to 100,000 Mandelson‑related files, warning the breadth could eclipse the 2009 expenses scandal and citing parliamentary pressure after the Metropolitan Police’s probe [1].

Feb 19, 2026 – European authorities arrest Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct, charge former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland with aggravated corruption, and search Mandelson‑linked properties, illustrating a widening international crackdown on Epstein‑related networks [11].

Feb 19, 2026 – Indian industrialist Anil Ambani and Union Minister Hardeep Puri are shown in the DOJ files to have sought Epstein’s political assistance; the Indian parliament refuses to debate the documents, highlighting global political resistance to the revelations [20].

Future Feb 26, 2026 – A UK special election is set to test Prime Minister Starmer’s standing after the Mandelson scandal, with analysts expecting the outcome to influence Labour’s ability to govern [16].