• UK Defence Secretary John Healey ordered a review of military records regarding Epstein.
• Investigations are examining flights linked to Epstein landing at RAF bases.
• Former officials, including Prince Andrew, face scrutiny over their connections to Epstein.
• The EU is investigating Peter Mandelson for his ties to Epstein while he was in a Brussels role.
• Police investigations are ongoing regarding potential trafficking operations in the UK.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey has initiated an investigation into whether Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women and girls into the United Kingdom by utilizing private jets that landed at Royal Air Force (RAF) bases. Healey has instructed officials to thoroughly review over two decades' worth of Ministry of Defence records to uncover any connections to Epstein's flights, ensuring that all relevant information is passed to police authorities, according to Al Jazeera and Reuters.

The UK's Ministry of Defence confirmed the review is part of a broader coordinated effort by police to assess Epstein's activities within the UK, particularly focusing on if RAF facilities like Marham and Northolt were misused. This heightened scrutiny comes amid growing concerns from former Prime Minister Gordon Brown about the potential misuse of taxpayer-funded private flights by officials, including Prince Andrew, for meetings with Epstein, as reported by South China Morning Post and Reuters.

Moreover, both Prince Andrew and former UK ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, have been arrested in connection to the investigation. They were released on bail following inquiries into their alleged sharing of confidential government documents with Epstein. The Ministry of Defence expressed its support for the ongoing civilian investigations, respecting the needs of the victims associated with Epstein's actions, reports South China Morning Post and Al Jazeera.

In a related investigation, the European Union has asked its anti-fraud office, OLAF, to investigate Mandelson's ties to Epstein during his tenure as a trade commissioner in Brussels. The EU's inquiry underscores the seriousness of the allegations against public figures in light of the substantial documentation available regarding Epstein's dealings, as highlighted by South China Morning Post and Reuters.