- 2d ago
Palantir and London's policing office drop legal fight over blocked £50m deal
Palantir has dropped its High Court challenge against the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, and both sides withdrew their claims on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. The blocked £50m Met Police AI contract will be re-run, and Palantir is free to bid.
- 4d ago
Second wave of early prison releases begins in England and Wales as tagging gaps emerge
The second phase of England and Wales' early release scheme began on Tuesday, 13 October, with about 650 offenders due to leave jail, as MPs and police raised concerns over tagging.
- 4d ago
UK orders urgent review of security for high-profile figures after Ann Widdecombe murder
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told the Commons on Monday, 12 October, that police support will be extended to former MPs, peers and party spokespeople. An independent review led by Sir Stephen Lovegrove will examine the protection given to royals, ministers and MPs after the killing of Ann Widdecombe.