London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50 million deal between the Metropolitan Police and US tech company Palantir, citing a serious breach of procurement rules. City Hall stated that the Met had exclusively engaged with Palantir, risking technological lock-in and failing to demonstrate value for money. The decision comes amidst growing public and political unease over Palantir’s expanding contracts with UK public services, with concerns also raised about the company’s ethics. Despite this blockage, a new procurement process is anticipated, allowing Palantir to bid again.
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During a GB News interview, former US President Donald Trump criticized London’s current state, claiming it is extremely dangerous. He stated that people are being stabbed in the city. Trump continued his attacks against London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, a target of previous criticism. Khan has previously labeled Trump “racist, sexist, misogynistic,” and “Islamophobic.”
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King Charles’s New Year Honours list recognizes a diverse group of individuals, including actors Stephen Fry and Carey Mulligan, who received knighthood and CBE respectively. Four sub-postmasters wrongly convicted in the Horizon IT scandal were awarded OBEs for their tireless campaigning. Additionally, Gareth Southgate was knighted for his contributions to football, and London Mayor Sadiq Khan was knighted for political and public service. The list, comprising over 1200 recipients, also celebrated numerous athletes and other individuals for their exceptional achievements and community contributions.
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