Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from The Metropolitan Police

AI, Palantir & the Pushback: AI, Palantir & the Pushback: The London Mayor Vs the Met Police

As concerns continue to grow over artificial intelligence, national security and digital sovereignty, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a proposed fifty-million-pound contract between the Metropolitan Police and AI giant Palantir. The company had been expected to provide advanced tools to help police process intelligence in criminal investigations. To discuss…

France 24

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

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

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Who Was Sergei Krajev? Bus Driver Died Following Assault on London Bridge – Murder Probe Underway

A murder investigation is underway after London bus driver Sergei Krajev died following a violent attack, prompting calls for better protection for transport workers.

International Business Times UK

Dozens of people and 20 firms could be charged over Grenfell fire

Bereaved relatives and survivors met the news with ‘caution, grief and determination’, having already faced a long wait for justice.

Evening Standard

Decision on Grenfell fire charges before 10th anniversary of disaster, police say

Campaigners said they met the news with ‘caution, grief and determination’.

Evening Standard

Up to 57 individuals and 20 organisations could face criminal charges over Grenfell Tower fire

A decision is expected to be made by next summer, the tenth anniversary of the disaster

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

‘They kicked me like an animal’: Jewish tourist from Israel attacked by gang in London’s Golders Green

A 22-year-old Jewish man visiting London from Israel was allegedly assaulted by a group of men in Golders Green, north London, during the early hours of Monday. Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation and are treating the case as an antisemitic hate crime.

The Times of India

Disturbing Chant Calling For Tommy Robinson To Be Shot 'Like Charlie Kirk' Erupts During London Protests

Protests in London saw counter-protesters chant for Tommy Robinson to be shot, sparking outrage. The Metropolitan Police deployed extensive resources to manage the demonstrations, resulting in multiple arrests

International Business Times UK

Met police officers guarding royal family at Windsor Castle accused of sleeping while on duty

Scotland Yard is urgently investigating Metropolitan Police officers at Windsor Castle following allegations of falling asleep on duty and abandoning posts. The Metropolitan Police confirmed a formal probe into officers in protective roles, deeming the alleged behaviour unacceptable. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has allowed the Met to handle…

The Times of India

London on Edge as Rival Mass Protests Draw Over 80,000 Marchers Amid Huge Police Crackdown

London experienced a tense weekend as rival protests drew tens of thousands, prompting a massive police operation to prevent clashes amid heightened security concerns.

International Business Times UK

Dozens arrested as tens of thousands join rival London protests

The Metropolitan Police said 43 people were arrested for a ‘variety of offences’ during the protests

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands of people attend two protests as 43 arrested

Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march and the pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally both took place on Saturday with about 4,000 police officers on duty.

Evening Standard

London police out in force as tens of thousands attend rival rallies

The Metropolitan Police deployed 4,000 officers alongside horses, dogs, drones and helicopters to manage far-right activist Tommy Robinson's so-called "Unite the Kingdom" march and a rival pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba Day.

Euronews

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Times of India

UK streets flood with rival marches as London faces massive police lockdown

London witnessed a massive, heavily policed day with two major simultaneous protests: a far-right "Unite the Kingdom" rally and a pro-Palestinian march. Over 4,000 officers managed the events, employing advanced surveillance. While both drew large crowds and featured prominent speakers, authorities reported minimal significant incidents, though 31 arrests were made.

Evening Standard

Tommy Robinson’s march and pro-Palestine protest both under way in London

The Unite the Kingdom march and the pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally are both happening in London.

Evening Standard

Unite the Kingdom and Nakba 78 London marches: Tube, rail and bus services affected and road closures

Armoured vehicles, armed police, drones and 4,000 police officers are part of an unprecedented public order operation being imposed by the Metropolitan Police

Evening Standard

Westminster Council leader calls for pro-Palestine marches to be suspended

The leader of Westminster City Council has called for the suspension of pro-Palestine marches. He has written a letter to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to express his concerns over planned protests in Westminster on Saturday.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - UK

Met warns about hate speech at Unite the Kingdom and Palestine marches

Organisers as well as speakers will be held responsible for unlawful speech as police face exceptionally busy Saturday

Evening Standard

Met Police facial recognition cameras blitz nets 173 crime suspects in Croydon

Woman wanted for more than 20 years among 173 suspects arrested in south London trial

Evening Standard

Man wrongly released from London jail in prison blunder 'may have fled to Spain'

Man jailed over the abduction of his five-year-old son may have left the UK in the three days it took prison staff to notify police

The Times of India

London Sikh restaurateur to sue Met police and mayor Sadiq Khan over ‘continuous discriminatory treatment’ amid non-halal row

London-based restaurateur Harman Singh Kapoor has announced plans to take legal action against the Metropolitan Police and London Mayor Sadiq Khan after being released from custody following his arrest linked to ongoing tensions surrounding his non-halal restaurant.

The Independent UK

Third arrest made over attempted arson at north London synagogue

Officers were called to the synagogue during the early hours of 15 April

Evening Standard

Third person arrested after attempted arson attack at north London synagogue

No damage was caused to the building in the early hours of April 15.

Evening Standard

Third person arrested over attempted arson attack at north London synagogue

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Portsmouth this morning on suspicion of attempted arson

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

The Metropolitan Police

the Conservative Party

the Crown Prosecution Service

375 stories

MPS

201 stories

Westminster City Council

174 stories

the Independent Office for Police Conduct

137 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.