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Police ordered to hide Palantir surveillance

Six police forces spent £7.8m on Palantir while a secret unit told them to deny it, an investigation has found.

Nepotism plagues police: 87% say badly led

Nepotism plagues police: 87% say badly led

A government-backed report finds police leadership shaped by nepotism, with 87% of constables saying they are badly led.

The Met wanted Palantir. City Hall said no.

The Met wanted Palantir. City Hall said no.

City Hall blocked the Met Police's £50m Palantir AI contract over procurement concerns. The decision raises wider…

Britain's protest crackdown is producing political prisoners

Britain’s protest crackdown is producing political prisoners

England and Wales are jailing protesters at record rates under post-2022 legislation. Experts warn sentences exceed…