Local election results reveal Tory losses in UK.

The UK's ruling Conservative Party suffered high-profile losses in local council elections across England, marking Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's first significant electoral test since taking office last year. The main opposition Labour Party gained seats and took control of key targets, while the smaller Liberal Democrat party also made gains in wealthy Conservative districts. Sunak admitted it was "disappointing" for his party, but promised to press ahead with priorities such as halving inflation and stopping boatloads of refugees and migrants crossing the English Channel. The vote counting will be complete on Friday evening, just as the UK gears up for Saturday's coronation of King Charles III.