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London Mayor Sadiq Khan halted a £50 million Met Police contract with US tech giant Palantir, citing safety concerns. A leaked internal memo reveals the decision followed months of tension between Khan’s office and the force’s leadership.
Net migration to the UK has halved from last year, falling to its lowest level since 2019 as 171,000 more people arrived than left. The figures, released by the Office for National Statistics, mark a sharp departure from record highs and come as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces pressure over border policies.
London’s deputy mayor has blocked the Metropolitan Police’s £50m deal with Palantir, citing concerns over data privacy and oversight. The move marks a rare intervention in MPS procurement decisions.