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Study finds medieval monks reused 4th-century Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey

Researchers studying a Roman-era coffin housed at Westminster Abbey have determined it was originally made in the 4th century but was later repurposed by monks during the medieval period. The analysis identifies how and when the ancient sarcophagus came to hold a different occupant than it was built for.

gizmodo.com · 2026-10-23

Burnham Faces Early Pressure to Cut NHS Contract With Palantir

As Andy Burnham begins his first parliamentary session as UK prime minister, Westminster sources say he faces mounting pressure to terminate Palantir's £330m contract managing data on the NHS Federated Data Platform. Palantir holds roughly £670m in UK public sector contracts spanning health, defence and policing, and campaigners are urging Burnham to invoke a break clause that would end the NHS deal in 2027.

wired.com · 2026-09-22