The UK government says it is not actively considering holding a public inquiry into the actions of Jeffrey Epstein at this time. According to a minister, Prime Minister Andy Burnham is not currently weighing a public inquiry related to Epstein’s conduct. The statement comes amid continuing public interest in how Epstein’s activities were handled and whether any further scrutiny is warranted. The report presents the government’s position as a current decision rather than a definitive long-term ruling, indicating that the issue is not under active consideration “for now.” No additional details are provided in the reports about the scope of any potential future inquiry, if it were raised, or about any related investigations or legal processes. Overall, the two outlets convey the same message: the UK government, through a minister, is ruling out an immediate public inquiry and says Burnham is not actively considering it.