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Richard Holden admitted it had been a disappointing night for his party, but insisted the widespread losses are ‘typical for a Government in midterm’.

The Scottish Net Zero Secretary said John Swinney as first minister will unite the party.

It completed refinancing deals on around £3.2 billion worth of debt and pushed back the maturities on these past 2030.

Independent candidates campaigning on Gaza have picked up seats at the local elections.

A 22-year-old was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and bailed while investigations continue.

The couple thanked well-wishers for their support, and for remembering Madeleine and all missing children.

The special is set to air later this year.

The rail tickets seller also doubled profits amid an easing in the impact of rail strikes in the UK and strong growth in Europe.

It came as the company, which also runs Crowne Plaza hotels, continued to expand by opening more than 6,200 rooms across 46 hotels.

Co-op Live has axed events due to ongoing issues.

The Conservatives suffered a heavy defeat in the Blackpool South by-election and council losses are mounting after early declarations.

Labour has now clocked up six by-election swings greater than 20 percentage points in the last 12 months.

Wendy Craig is among a group of 30 to have accused South Devon builder Steven Grant.

Chris Webb won Blackpool South with 10,825 votes as the Tories were adrift in second with 3,218 votes.

It is three years since the Tories last gained a seat at a by-election.

The Conservatives finished second, narrowly holding off Reform UK.

Rishi Sunak faces the loss of a parliamentary seat and a bruising set of local election results.

Cleveland Police said they were called to reports of a gunshot at a property in Stockton.

Councils that have already declared include Hartlepool and Sunderland.

Methods for taking CO2 out of the atmosphere range from planting trees to using technology to take it out of the atmosphere directly.