Scotland Yard
Coverage of Scotland Yard in the Nexus archive.
- Scotland Yard officers are handed 'crucial dossier' of evidence on Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner
Scotland Yard officers have received a dossier containing evidence related to Christian Brueckner, a suspect in the Madeleine McCann case. The document is described as 'crucial' to the investigation.
- Scotland Yard whistleblower says force has been captured by 'woke mind virus' and citizens are no longer being treated equally under the law
A Scotland Yard whistleblower claims the police force has been influenced by a 'woke mind virus' and that citizens are no longer being treated equally under the law.
- Palantir hits back at Sadiq Khan after £50m contract with Met police blocked
Palantir accused London mayor Sadiq Khan of prioritizing politics over public safety after he blocked a £50m contract with the Metropolitan Police for AI-powered intelligence analysis. The decision has also created tensions within the Labour party regarding the involvement with the US technology company. Palantir's UK head Louis Mosley criticized Khan for politicizing the procurement process.
- Palantir hits back at Sadiq Khan after £50m contract with Met police blocked
Palantir has accused London Mayor Sadiq Khan of prioritizing politics over public safety after he blocked a £50 million contract between the tech company and the Metropolitan Police to use AI for intelligence analysis. The rejection has also created tensions within the Labour party regarding involvement with the US technology firm. Palantir's UK and Europe head Louis Mosley argues Khan politicized the procurement process.
- Met Palantir row gets to heart of how public services should use AI
The Metropolitan Police seeks a £50m contract with US AI company Palantir to help manage digital evidence and intelligence reports amid a £125m funding shortfall. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked the deal, raising broader questions about how public services should use AI technology. The controversy highlights tension between operational efficiency and public concerns about the controversial company.
- London mayor Sadiq Khan blocks £50m Met police deal with Palantir
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50 million contract between Scotland Yard and US tech company Palantir over procurement rule violations. The deal would have allowed the Met police to use Palantir's AI technology to automate intelligence analysis in criminal investigations, marking Palantir's largest British policing contract to date.
- Police to seek criminal charges against 77 companies and people over Grenfell fire
Scotland Yard is seeking criminal charges against 77 companies and individuals over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people. The lead investigator has gathered strong evidence of potential wrongdoing. Trials could be years away.
- Armed police guarding Windsor Castle are accused of sleeping on the job and leaving their posts as Scotland Yard launches probe
Armed police guarding Windsor Castle have been accused of sleeping on the job and leaving their posts, prompting an investigation by Scotland Yard. The allegations suggest a breach of protocol and raise concerns about security at the royal residence. An inquiry is underway to determine the facts and take appropriate action.
- I could bring the scandal of the century to an end: As Scotland Yard desperately tries to bring him to justice, 'chilling boasts' of the chief Madeleine suspect Christian Brueckner - and how he's being 'protected' from British police
Christian Brueckner, the chief Madeleine suspect, has made chilling boasts as Scotland Yard tries to bring him to justice, with claims that he is being protected from British police. The case has been ongoing and has garnered significant attention. Brueckner's statements have raised concerns about the handling of the investigation.
- Scotland Yard's 'fury' over Labour's failure to ensure long-term funding for anti-Semitism crackdown
Scotland Yard is upset with Labour's failure to provide long-term funding for anti-Semitism crackdown. The funding issue has sparked fury among officials. Labour's lack of commitment to the cause is a major concern.
- Met investigating suspected arson attack on north London memorial wall
The Metropolitan Police is investigating a suspected arson attack on a memorial wall in a north London area with a large Jewish community. The incident is being led by counter-terrorism policing but not treated as a terrorist act. No arrests have been made, and the memorial wall remains undamaged.
- Met officers could sue 'Big Brother Bosses' after Mail revealed Scotland Yard used AI to pry on phones
Metropolitan Police officers may sue 'Big Brother Bosses' after The Mail on Sunday exposed Scotland Yard's use of AI to monitor mobile phones. The revelation highlights concerns over privacy and surveillance practices by UK law enforcement.
- AI spy program roots out hundreds of rogue police officers after Scotland Yard lets it loose on internal systems
An AI spy program deployed by Scotland Yard identified hundreds of rogue police officers by analyzing internal systems, leading to their removal. The initiative highlights the use of artificial intelligence in enhancing law enforcement accountability.
- Scotland Yard can keep using live facial recognition on Londoners, say judges
Judges ruled that Scotland Yard can continue using live facial recognition technology in London, allowing the Metropolitan Police Service to proceed with its expansion of the system. The decision came after a legal challenge argued the technology violated human rights laws.