New emails and files linked to Jeffrey Epstein suggest that the convicted paedophile utilized London Stansted Airport as a 'cheaper' and more convenient hub for moving suspected sex trafficking victims globally. These documents indicate Epstein would transfer women between his private jets, specifically his Falcon and the infamous Boeing 727-100, dubbed the 'Lolita Express,' at Stansted without them ever having to leave airport property, before flying them to the US.

A critical aspect of Epstein's operation involved exploiting visa regulations. Emails reveal discussions about whether women travelling to Britain and then onward to the US via Stansted's private terminals would require a UK visa. In one instance from November 2012, Epstein was advised that a Russian woman arriving from Paris could enter the UK and transfer from his Falcon jet to the Boeing for an onward journey to the US, provided she possessed a valid US visa and did not leave airport property. This procedure was confirmed by 'Universal in Houston' as an agreement with UK immigration, allowing for a swift five-minute clearance. However, separate correspondence clarified that ground travel, such as by train or taxi to Stansted, would necessitate a UK visa, highlighting the specific loophole exploited through airside transfers.

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has asserted that the Epstein files show the 'Lolita Express' landed or took off from UK airports up to 90 times between the 1990s and 2018, with 15 of these flights occurring after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a child. Brown claims the files graphically detail how Epstein used Stansted to 'fly in girls from Latvia, Lithuania and Russia,' and that Epstein 'boasted' about the significantly cheaper airport charges at Stansted compared to Paris. Emails confirm this, showing a substantial saving on fuel costs, with 8,000 gallons costing $27,360 at Stansted versus over $47,000 in Paris. Epstein also appeared interested in investing in Stansted Airport, exploring the idea with a Chinese businessman.

The revelations have prompted multiple UK police forces to launch reviews and investigations. The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) has established a national coordination group to support these forces, ensuring consistency in approach and assisting in securing justice for victims. Stansted Airport, through a spokesperson, clarified that private aircraft operate via independent Fixed Base Operators, with immigration and customs checks conducted directly by Border Force in independent terminals, emphasizing that the airport does not manage or have visibility of passenger arrangements on privately operated aircraft.

Essex Police has confirmed it is 'assessing' information related to the use of private jets by Epstein at Stansted. Surrey Police has urged the public to come forward with information regarding claims of human trafficking and sexual assault in Virginia Water between 1994 and 1996. These allegations, detailed in a redacted FBI report from July 2020, include claims against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, such as a woman being restrained and 'tortured with electrical shocks.' The same report also contains a claim about Andrew driving a dark blue car that caused injuries. Surrey Police stated they have found no prior evidence of these specific allegations being reported to them after reviewing their systems and are seeking unredacted files.

Thames Valley Police is assessing claims that Epstein sent a young woman to the UK for a sexual encounter with Andrew at his Royal Lodge home in Windsor in 2010. Detectives are also examining whether Andrew should be investigated for misconduct in public office over allegations he forwarded confidential reports while serving as a UK trade envoy. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal probe into Peter Mandelson over claims he leaked confidential information to Epstein in 2009, and has begun 'initial enquiries' into allegations that close protection officers turned a 'blind eye' to Andrew's visits to Epstein's private island.

Norfolk Police is reviewing documents brought to their attention, though they have not received any allegations or launched investigations. Bedfordshire Police are reportedly investigating flights related to Luton Airport. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed calls for Andrew to provide more information, stating he 'owes it to the victims' of Epstein and his associates. Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing regarding his Epstein links, but has not directly responded to the latest specific allegations. The files also include an email from Ghislaine Maxwell confirming the authenticity of a 2001 photo showing Andrew with Virginia Giuffre.

Gordon Brown, in an article for the New Statesman, highlighted that authorities appeared to have 'little or no idea who was being trafficked through our country,' pointing to BBC evidence of 'incomplete flight logs, with unnamed passengers simply labelled as 'female.'' This suggests a significant lack of oversight by British authorities regarding the true nature of Epstein's activities and the individuals he was moving through the UK.