Jay Leslie Cooper won one of three available seats in the ward with 705 votes and will now sit as a councillor
King Charles III told a joint meeting of Congress that the UK-US partnership was “more important” than ever and urged deeper co-operation on defence, democracy and the environment. During his state visit to Washington, he also called for continued resolve in support of Ukraine, highlighted Nato and bilateral security ties, and warned against a more inward-looking approach.
The CPS said four Labour-linked figures — Joel Bodmer, Shila Bodmer, Gabriel Leroy and Carole Bonner — have been charged after a Metropolitan Police investigation into allegations that a Labour Party database was manipulated during the Croydon East candidate selection process. The charges include conspiracy and Computer Misuse Act offences, and Joel Bodmer also faces a charge of perverting the course of justice. All four are due at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 19 May, and none has been conv
US Congress is approaching a 1 May War Powers Resolution deadline over the Iran conflict, with no clear sign lawmakers will vote on a formal authorisation. The Senate and House have rejected recent efforts to block the war, but those votes did not approve it. Some Republican senators said Congress should authorise further action if military operations continue.
BP reported first-quarter 2026 underlying replacement cost profit of $3.198bn, up from $1.541bn in the previous quarter and $1.381bn a year earlier. BP said higher oil prices linked to the conflict involving Iran, stronger midstream performance, higher refining margins and an "exceptional" oil trading contribution drove the increase; net debt rose to $25.3bn and the company declared an 8.320 cent dividend.
