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

Barclays has reportedly cut ties with the lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, after intense scrutiny of the founders' dealings with the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Vodafone has also said it is reviewing its contract for public affairs services with Global Counsel, which Mandelson co-founded in 2010 after Labour lost the general election.