Palantir is suing London Mayor Sadiq Khan after he blocked a £50m contract with the Metropolitan Police, citing procurement rule breaches and lack of value for money. The government is also reviewing a £330m NHS contract with the US tech firm.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to use new powers to overrule the Soho Society's decision to challenge all new pub and bar license applications, aiming to boost the city's late-night economy and combat venue closures.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to use new government powers to overrule the Soho Society's mandate to challenge all new pub and restaurant license applications. Khan argues the group's stance is "bad for London" and will hinder the city's nightlife and alfresco dining.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50m contract between the Metropolitan Police and US tech firm Palantir, citing concerns over value for money and company ethics. Critics argue this decision "puts politics over public safety" and could disadvantage the police against criminals.
Palantir has accused London Mayor Sadiq Khan of "putting politics above public safety" after he blocked a £50m contract with the Metropolitan police for AI intelligence processing. Khan cited a "clear and serious breach" of procurement rules, while Palantir defended its work and questioned why it was singled out.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50m deal between the Metropolitan police and US tech firm Palantir, citing breaches of procurement rules. Scotland Yard criticized the decision, warning of officer cuts, while Khan's office highlighted concerns over vendor lock-in and ethical records.
The Metropolitan Police's proposed £50m deal with US AI firm Palantir to combat crime is controversial, raising questions about public service delivery, data privacy, and reliance on 'big tech'. Sadiq Khan blocked the deal citing procurement rule breaches and ethical concerns.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a £50m Met Police deal with Palantir, citing a "clear and serious breach" of procurement rules. City Hall stated Scotland Yard engaged with only one supplier and questioned value for money, amid wider concerns over Palantir's UK public service contracts.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan criticized plans for a northern England Olympic bid, calling it a "missed opportunity" to exclude the capital. Ministers are assessing a bid for the 2040s, with support from Northern MPs Lisa Nandy and Rachel Reeves.
Celebrating 10 years in office, London Mayor Sadiq Khan talks to NPR about Prime Minister Starmer's future, far-right disinformation about his city, and how he's survived President Trump's insults.
London mayor Sadiq Khan said that Prime Minister Keir Starmer should commit to rejoining the European Union and be "bigger and bolder."
London mayor talks up coalition-building, highlights his environmental record, and worries national Labour party is on the wrong trackWhen Sadiq Khan was first elected as mayor of London 10 years ago, Barack Obama was US president, the UK was still in the European Union and Leicester City had just been crowned the unlikely champions of the English Premier League.In the intervening decade, Donald Trump has gone from reality TV star to two-time US president, the UK has had six different prime ministers, and Brexit has convulsed the country. London has been rocked by tragedies ranging from terror attacks to the Grenfell Tower fire. Continue reading...
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Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, with police arresting a suspect after deploying a taser. The attack marks the latest in a series of antisemitic incidents targeting London's Jewish community since early 2026, including arsons, a terrorism arrest, and last October's deadly synagogue attack in Manchester that killed two people.
A 45-year-old man has been arrested after two men were stabbed in Golders Green, north-west London. Counter Terrorism Policing is leading the investigation. The victims – one in his 70s and one in his 30s – are in stable condition in hospital. Political leaders including the Prime Minister and Mayor of London have condemned the attack as antisemitic, the latest in a series of incidents targeting the Jewish community.
Sadiq Khan may oppose the Metropolitan Police using Palantir's AI systems for criminal intelligence, citing concerns about using public money to support firms acting contrary to London's values. The US tech company, founded by Peter Thiel, has held talks with the Met over a contract potentially worth tens of millions of pounds. Over 330,000 people have signed petitions calling for Palantir to be blocked from UK contracts.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has warned of a "disinformation blizzard" online, with research showing a surge in narratives portraying the city as dangerous and in decline. He accuses social media platforms of profiting from division and calls for greater transparency and government intervention.
