Resident doctors in England have cancelled planned industrial action following a last-minute revised offer from the government. The British Medical Association (BMA) will now put the proposal, which includes increased training places and covered exam fees, to its membership for a vote. While thousands of patient appointments were already postponed, both sides expressed relief at the development.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been criticised by Palantir's UK chief executive, Louis Mosley, for halting a £50 million contract that would have provided the Metropolitan Police with artificial intelligence software for criminal investigations. Mosley accused Khan of prioritising 'politics over public safety', arguing the decision would embolden 'hostile states and criminals'. City Hall cited concerns over value for money and procurement irregularities, with the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) stating the Met failed to present its procurement strategy for approval.
Scotland's Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary, Jenny Gilruth, has stated that cuts will be 'undoubtedly' necessary to address a projected £4.7 billion funding shortfall by 2029-30, despite pledges to protect frontline services and vulnerable citizens. The admission comes as the Scottish government faces scrutiny over its fiscal strategy and its renewed push for an independence referendum.
