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Oxford Street in London partially closed to traffic — almost a kilometre of the main shopping street becomes pedestrianised

From 26 October, the section of Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street is closed to cars, buses, taxis, bicycles and e-scooters. Mayor Sadiq Khan called the decision historic; a £150 million reconstruction lies ahead, but the project is contested over traffic on neighbouring streets and access for people with disabilities.

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British parliamentarians said Palantir's letters were aimed at intimidating the company's critics

British MPs who criticised Palantir in parliament received letters from executives of the company's UK division. Jeremy Corbyn and Rachael Maskell called it an attempt at intimidation; Palantir says the letters were intended to correct inaccurate claims. The company retains contracts with the NHS, the Ministry of Defence and the police, and its dispute with London's City Hall over a £50 million contract has been settled out of court.

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