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Bristol votes to scrap directly elected mayor

Bristol votes to scrap directly elected mayor

The referendum was held 10 years after the city switched to a mayor and cabinet model of local governance.

Counting of votes underway following Stormont Assembly election

Counting of votes underway following Stormont Assembly election

The first of the 90 MLAs to be elected are expected to be returned by Friday afternoon.

Holiday Inn owner enjoys boost from US spring break but struggles in China

Holiday Inn owner enjoys boost from US spring break but struggles in China

InterContinental Hotels said revenues per available room were above pre-pandemic levels in the US but remained down in Europe.

House prices hit new record but growth expected to slow

House prices hit new record but growth expected to slow

The rate of growth will slow by the end of 2022, Halifax said.

British Airways parent company records heavy loss

British Airways parent company records heavy loss

Pre-tax losses for International Airlines Group hit £916 million between January and March.

Labour wins three flagship Conservative London boroughs

Labour wins three flagship Conservative London boroughs

Wandsworth and Barnet borough councils, and Westminster City Council, all previously controlled by the Conservatives, are now in Labour hands.

British Virgin Islands replaces arrested premier Andrew Fahie

British Virgin Islands replaces arrested premier Andrew Fahie

Premier Natalio Wheatley became the territory’s new leader after a vote of no confidence in the former premier was passed.

Tories suffer heavy losses in London as Johnson faces grassroots backlash

Tories suffer heavy losses in London as Johnson faces grassroots backlash

Boris Johnson’s party suffered losses to Labour in Wandsworth and Barnet, with defeat also expected in the local election in Westminster.

Local elections 2022: key results

Local elections 2022: key results

The Conservatives lost seats in all parts of Britain while Labour and the Lib Dems both made significant gains.

Tories lose Wandsworth as Johnson faces backlash from own councillors

Tories lose Wandsworth as Johnson faces backlash from own councillors

The loss of the totemic London authority is a blow to Boris Johnson.

Tories braced for London defeats as Labour loses Hull to Lib Dems

Tories braced for London defeats as Labour loses Hull to Lib Dems

Votes are being counted following Thursday’s local elections, with Boris Johnson’s party expecting a tough night.

Counting to begin in Northern Ireland following Stormont election

Counting to begin in Northern Ireland following Stormont election

The process is taking place to elect 90 MLAs to the devolved Stormont Assembly, with 239 candidates running.

Counts to begin for Scotland’s 32 local authorities

Counts to begin for Scotland’s 32 local authorities

More than 1,200 councillors are being elected, with results expected to start from Friday afternoon.

Tories keep control of Basildon Council and take seat from Labour leader

Tories keep control of Basildon Council and take seat from Labour leader

Jack Ferguson, the leader of Basildon Council’s Labour group, lost his Pitsea North West ward seat to Conservative candidate Sam Gascoyne by 20 votes.

What the papers say – May 6

What the papers say – May 6

The papers are led by the UK’s highest inflation figures in 40 years as voters went to the polls in local elections.

Tories braced for loss of key councils in blow to Johnson

Tories braced for loss of key councils in blow to Johnson

Votes are being counted in some parts of England, with some key London boroughs looking grim for the Conservatives.

£164m EuroMillions win would be more than Adele and Rashford fortunes combined

£164m EuroMillions win would be more than Adele and Rashford fortunes combined

Scooping the massive jackpot could put a private island or one of the UK most expensive mansions within reach.

Britons told to get out the sunscreen with Mediterranean temperatures on the way

Britons told to get out the sunscreen with Mediterranean temperatures on the way

The Met Office has warned of high UV levels as the UK could see temperatures soar above those in Majorca with the hottest day of the year on Friday.

Jewellery museum and railway carriage among voters’ favourite polling stations

Jewellery museum and railway carriage among voters’ favourite polling stations

‘Some polling stations are way too picturesque,’ tweeted one member of the public.

Amber Heard bursts into tears as she recalls alleged violation by Johnny Depp

Amber Heard bursts into tears as she recalls alleged violation by Johnny Depp

The actress said that during a violent argument with her former partner, Mr Depp had held her by the throat and smashed glass bottles.

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