Bailey Nash-Gardner, founder of Politics UK, won a Reform UK seat in Havering as critics point to his political roles and the platform’s wording as evidence of bias.
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.
Reform UK said a future Reform government would avoid placing new migrant detention centres in constituencies with Reform MPs or Reform-run councils and would prioritise Green-held areas instead. The party published a campaign website and draft bill proposing at least 24,000 detention places, but the plan is not government policy or law and does not yet name specific locations. Green, Labour and some Conservative critics said the approach would amount to political punishment or could face legal
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.
