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Intesa Sanpaolo launches bid for Mps bank, merger set for December 2026

Within 24 hours of Banco BPM’s merger bid, Intesa Sanpaolo launches a full public offer for Monte dei Paschi di Siena. If approved, the deal would create Europe’s second-largest banking group.

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MPs push for Westminster probe into Peter Murrell’s embezzlement

MPs are calling for a Westminster inquiry into SNP finances in the wake of Peter Murrell's embezzlement from the party if Holyrood does not

The National (Scotland)

Met Police warns of officer number cuts as row over Sadiq Khan blocking Palantir AI contract explodes

The Metropolitan Police said without the new technology it would be ‘forced to make further tough choices’ and reduce officer numbers

Evening Standard

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Sadiq Khan blocks Met Police’s controversial £50 million deal with Palantir

Palantir is already a significant player in the UK public sector

The Independent UK

Met Police warns of reduced officer numbers after mayor blocks Palantir deal

The force said it was disappointed after Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan blocked the £50 million deal with the technology firm.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan blocks £50 million Met Police deal with Palantir

Scotland Yard had been in talks about using controversial firm’s artificial intelligence technology to automate intelligence analysis in criminal investigations

Evening Standard

NYC man convicted of running secret police station linked to Chinese government

An FBI official says that Lu Jianwang used the police station to ‘target PRC dissidents in furtherance of the Chinese government’s political agenda’

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Don’t ‘doomscroll’ through leaders like the Tories did, minister warns Labour MPs amid plot to oust Starmer

Backbenchers seeking to oust Starmer after what is expected to be a disaster for the party in this week’s local elections

The Independent UK

Government ‘stands ready’ to support consumers with energy bills

Energy minister Michael Shanks told MPs ‘we stand ready to provide whatever support is needed to consumers’.

Evening Standard

Labour MPs are furious about the Mandelson files revelations – but they won’t move against Starmer for now

ANALYSIS : The files reveal that the PM was warned about the risks of appointing the former Labour grandee as ambassador to the US. But angry Labour MPs are unable to move against him for two reasons, explains political editor David Maddox

The Independent UK

Met police to pilot facial recognition identity checks, mayor confirms

Sadiq Khan reveals 100 officers will use roaming technology for six months but opponents call its use ‘alarming’

The Guardian - UK

Met police officer sacked after running coffee shop on the side

Commander Brittain ruled PC Stanley Kennett’s actions risked bringing the profession into disrepute

The Independent UK

Monte Paschi board member resigns amid insider trading probe

Stefano Di Stefano, a senior official at the finance ministry and a board member of Monte dei Paschi di Siena, is under investigation by the Milan public prosecutor’s office.

Euronews

Starmer tells Labour MPs he is ‘not prepared to walk away’ after call for him to resign – as it happened

Prime minister addresses parliamentary Labour party amid Mandelson scandal fallout

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The Independent UK

MPs resoundingly vote to scrap two-child benefit cap

It will be further scrutinised by MPs and peers before it can become law, but the Government has said it wants to ditch the two-child limit from April

Evening Standard

'Impossible' to travel in London in future without being scanned by facial recognition, court told

The Metropolitan Police is facing legal action brought by a youth worker and the director of a civil liberties campaign group

The Guardian - UK

Failure to properly vet officers resulted in serial rapists within Met ranks, review finds

Abandoning checks on staff and officers was ‘a dereliction of the Met’s duty to keep London safe’, says home secretary

Reason

Arizona Parents' Bill of Rights Claim Over School's Concealment of Child's "In-School Gender Transition" Can Go Forward,

rules an Arizona appellate court, rejecting defendants' claims that the case was moot, and wasn't timely filed.

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Should You Buy Monolithic Power Stock Before Dec. 22?

The company's stock will find its place in the Nasdaq 100 on Dec. 22.

Marie Claire

British Police Release Statement Regarding Investigation Into Former Prince Andrew's Potential "Criminal Acts"

The Metropolitan Police Service launched an inquiry into allegations that Andrew used a taxpayer-funded protection officer to investigate Virginia Giuffre.

Evening Standard

Virginia Giuffre's family 'deeply disappointed' Met Police won't investigate claims Andrew ordered smear campaign on her

Met Police said, after assessing the allegations, this ‘has not revealed any additional evidence of criminal acts or misconduct

Euronews

Italy’s banking clash: MPS, Mediobanca, and their billionaire backers

Although the EU is pushing for greater banking consolidation in Europe, the reality in Italy is proving complicated.

Evening Standard

MI5 admits it ‘unlawfully’ obtained data from ex-BBC journalist

Vincent Kearney complained to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.

Euronews

MPS offer for Mediobanca hits minimum take-up threshold

As a requirement for the takeover, MPS needed investors to offer up at least 35% of Mediobanca shares. This goal has been surpassed, with MPS securing 38.5% of Mediobanca.

Euronews

MPS relaunches bid for Mediobanca with €13.5bn partial-cash offer

Monte dei Paschi raises its offer for the acquisition of Mediobanca, adding €0.9 in cash per share and lowered the threshold for the validity of the takeover bid to 35%. The offer is now worth a total of €13.5 billion. Piazza Affari reacts with falls for both stocks.

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