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Elections 2023 results
England council results
221 of 230 councils. Counting under way.
- Labour 2,629 councillors 513 councillors gained
- Conservative 2,235 councillors 1,035 councillors lost
- Liberal Democrat 1,578 councillors 410 councillors gained
- Independents 840 councillors 99 councillors lost
- Green 467 councillors 241 councillors gained
- Residents' Association 100 councillors 10 councillors lost
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Labour aims for No 10 after Tories suffer heavy local defeats
Labour and the Lib Dems make gains, with the Conservatives losing more than 1,000 council seats in England.
Labour aims for No 10 after Tories suffer heavy local defeats
Labour and the Lib Dems make gains, with the Conservatives losing more than 1,000 council seats in England.
Chris Mason: Conservative sniping begins
Recrimination, even infighting, is already under way among the Tories, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.
Labour and Lib Dems take seats from Tories
There's concern among Conservatives at the party's losses, with further results to come in the afternoon.
What it's like inside Russia 14 months after invasion
At first glance things may seem normal - until you look closer, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
Kate greets crowds: 'The kids are excited but a bit nervous'
The King, Prince William and Kate have been meeting well-wishers near Buckingham Palace.
Animal tests for makeup resume after 25-year ban
The High court dismisses case brought by animal activists against a government change in policy.
Scottish junior doctors vote for strike action
BMA Scotland members overwhelmingly back a three-day strike amid a pay dispute with the Scottish government.
Trump deposition video in rape trial released
The video shows Donald Trump mistaking his accuser E Jean Carroll for his ex-wife in a photo.
CBI hires ethics consultancy to overhaul culture
The business lobby group appoints advisors to try to salvage its reputation as police investigate rape claims.
Covid global health emergency is over, WHO says
Close to 20 million people are likely to have died during the last three years, says the WHO.
Wagner boss says he will pull troops out of Bakhmut
Yevgeny Prigozhin poses among dead mercenaries, blaming defence officials for lack of ammunition.
Man charged with murder after woman stabbed in street
Mohamed Nur is accused of murdering Johanita Dogbey and of recent stabbing attacks on three others.
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Labour aims for No 10 after Tories suffer heavy local defeats
Labour and the Lib Dems make gains, with the Conservatives losing more than 1,000 council seats in England.
Labour aims for No 10 after Tories suffer heavy local defeats
Labour and the Lib Dems make gains, with the Conservatives losing more than 1,000 council seats in England.
Chris Mason: Conservative sniping begins
Recrimination, even infighting, is already under way among the Tories, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.
Labour and Lib Dems take seats from Tories
There's concern among Conservatives at the party's losses, with further results to come in the afternoon.
What it's like inside Russia 14 months after invasion
At first glance things may seem normal - until you look closer, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
Kate greets crowds: 'The kids are excited but a bit nervous'
The King, Prince William and Kate have been meeting well-wishers near Buckingham Palace.
Animal tests for makeup resume after 25-year ban
The High court dismisses case brought by animal activists against a government change in policy.
Scottish junior doctors vote for strike action
BMA Scotland members overwhelmingly back a three-day strike amid a pay dispute with the Scottish government.
Trump deposition video in rape trial released
The video shows Donald Trump mistaking his accuser E Jean Carroll for his ex-wife in a photo.
CBI hires ethics consultancy to overhaul culture
The business lobby group appoints advisors to try to salvage its reputation as police investigate rape claims.
Covid global health emergency is over, WHO says
Close to 20 million people are likely to have died during the last three years, says the WHO.
Wagner boss says he will pull troops out of Bakhmut
Yevgeny Prigozhin poses among dead mercenaries, blaming defence officials for lack of ammunition.
Man charged with murder after woman stabbed in street
Mohamed Nur is accused of murdering Johanita Dogbey and of recent stabbing attacks on three others.
Top Stories
Labour aims for No 10 after Tories suffer heavy local defeats
Labour and the Lib Dems make gains, with the Conservatives losing more than 1,000 council seats in England.
Labour aims for No 10 after Tories suffer heavy local defeats
Labour and the Lib Dems make gains, with the Conservatives losing more than 1,000 council seats in England.
Chris Mason: Conservative sniping begins
Recrimination, even infighting, is already under way among the Tories, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.
Pre-school vaccine uptake in 'steady decline'
Around 15,000 children are not fully immunised against measles, mumps and rubella, a report finds.
Labour and Lib Dems take seats from Tories
There's concern among Conservatives at the party's losses, with further results to come in the afternoon.
'I want to be a role model for other deaf people'
The Deaf Arts Festival will tour Northern Ireland after premiering in Belfast this weekend.
What it's like inside Russia 14 months after invasion
At first glance things may seem normal - until you look closer, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
The green fingers behind the Coronation's flowers
Shane Connolly's cut flower philosophy chimes perfectly with King Charles' eco credentials.
Coronation in 1953 'was a kaleidoscope of events'
A Limavady man recalls the procession of 1953 and a Rathfriland man shares his royal memorabilia.
Kate greets crowds: 'The kids are excited but a bit nervous'
The King, Prince William and Kate have been meeting well-wishers near Buckingham Palace.
King hosting dignitaries from around the world at palace reception
Earlier the King, joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales met well-wishers on The Mall
Animal tests for makeup resume after 25-year ban
The High court dismisses case brought by animal activists against a government change in policy.
Scottish junior doctors vote for strike action
BMA Scotland members overwhelmingly back a three-day strike amid a pay dispute with the Scottish government.
Trump deposition video in rape trial released
The video shows Donald Trump mistaking his accuser E Jean Carroll for his ex-wife in a photo.
CBI hires ethics consultancy to overhaul culture
The business lobby group appoints advisors to try to salvage its reputation as police investigate rape claims.
Top Stories
Labour aims for No 10 after Tories suffer heavy local defeats
Labour and the Lib Dems make gains, with the Conservatives losing more than 1,000 council seats in England.
Labour aims for No 10 after Tories suffer heavy local defeats
Labour and the Lib Dems make gains, with the Conservatives losing more than 1,000 council seats in England.
Chris Mason: Conservative sniping begins
Recrimination, even infighting, is already under way among the Tories, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.
Labour and Lib Dems take seats from Tories
There's concern among Conservatives at the party's losses, with further results to come in the afternoon.
What it's like inside Russia 14 months after invasion
At first glance things may seem normal - until you look closer, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
Police officers ordered to shave off beards
The force said it was necessary so officers and staff could wear protective FFP3 masks.
Kate greets crowds: 'The kids are excited but a bit nervous'
The King, Prince William and Kate have been meeting well-wishers near Buckingham Palace.
King hosting dignitaries from around the world at palace reception
Earlier the King, joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales met well-wishers on The Mall
Construction begins at Highland spaceport site
Forres-based Orbex has proposed launching up to 12 rockets a year from Sutherland Spaceport.
Animal tests for makeup resume after 25-year ban
The High court dismisses case brought by animal activists against a government change in policy.
Scottish junior doctors vote for strike action
BMA Scotland members overwhelmingly back a three-day strike amid a pay dispute with the Scottish government.
Trump deposition video in rape trial released
The video shows Donald Trump mistaking his accuser E Jean Carroll for his ex-wife in a photo.
CBI hires ethics consultancy to overhaul culture
The business lobby group appoints advisors to try to salvage its reputation as police investigate rape claims.
Top Stories
Labour aims for No 10 after Tories suffer heavy local defeats
Labour and the Lib Dems make gains, with the Conservatives losing more than 1,000 council seats in England.
Labour aims for No 10 after Tories suffer heavy local defeats
Labour and the Lib Dems make gains, with the Conservatives losing more than 1,000 council seats in England.
Chris Mason: Conservative sniping begins
Recrimination, even infighting, is already under way among the Tories, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.
Delivery driver murder accused appears in court
Christopher Elgafari appeared in court charged with the murder of Mark Lang.
Labour and Lib Dems take seats from Tories
There's concern among Conservatives at the party's losses, with further results to come in the afternoon.
Ed Sheeran co-writer's relief at copyright victory
Songwriter Amy Wadge from Rhondda Cynon Taf says she "just stopped crying" over win.
What it's like inside Russia 14 months after invasion
At first glance things may seem normal - until you look closer, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
Kate greets crowds: 'The kids are excited but a bit nervous'
The King, Prince William and Kate have been meeting well-wishers near Buckingham Palace.
Woman heartbroken after dog's cattle grid death
A dog owner is calling for a cattle grid to be removed after her pet became trapped in it and died.
King hosting dignitaries from around the world at palace reception
Earlier the King, joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales met well-wishers on The Mall
Animal tests for makeup resume after 25-year ban
The High court dismisses case brought by animal activists against a government change in policy.
Scottish junior doctors vote for strike action
BMA Scotland members overwhelmingly back a three-day strike amid a pay dispute with the Scottish government.
Trump deposition video in rape trial released
The video shows Donald Trump mistaking his accuser E Jean Carroll for his ex-wife in a photo.
CBI hires ethics consultancy to overhaul culture
The business lobby group appoints advisors to try to salvage its reputation as police investigate rape claims.
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