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Updated: 1 year 39 weeks ago
Pound slumps on hung parliament
The pound and shares fall sharply as it becomes clear that the UK general election has produced no clear majority.
Demand grows for electronic polls
Some commentators argue that polling chaos might be prevented if the UK embraced e-voting systems used by other countries.
Brown 'respects' Clegg-Tory talks
The battle to be the UK's next prime minister is under way after the Conservatives make big gains but fall short of a majority.
Labour approach SNP about talks
The BBC understands there has been cabinet level contact between the SNP and Labour over the formation of a new Westminster government.
Voters turned away as polls close
An inquiry will be held after long queues led to hundreds of people across the country being prevented from voting.
Robinson loses East Belfast seat
Peter Robinson loses his East Belfast seat to the Alliance deputy leader Naomi Long in a bad night for unionist leaders.
Doctors 'raise blood pressure'
The 'white-coat' effect - where blood pressure rises during a check by a doctor - is even worse in someone whose level is already high, researchers say
Brown 'willing to talk' to rivals
Gordon Brown says he is "willing to see" to rivals David Cameron and Nick Clegg to discuss how to proceed in government.
Germany votes to bail out Greece
Germany's parliament votes to approve a 22.4bn euro (£19bn) German contribution to bail out debt-ridden Greece.
Live - Australia v India
India win the toss and choose to field first against Australia in Barbados in the ICC World Twenty20 Super Eights, with West Indies hosting Sri Lanka later.
England fan loses riot legal bid
An England football fan fails in his High Court bid to launch a new legal challenge against extradition to Portugal.
Barry out for month with injury
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry is ruled out for four weeks with an ankle injury - and is a doubt for the start of England's World Cup campaign.
England's council votes come back
Results have started to come in for 164 council polls held in England on Thursday, at the same time as the general election.
Speaker Bercow retains his seat
Conservative House of Commons speaker Bercow holds his seat in his Buckingham constituency.
Liverpool post loss as debts rise
Liverpool's parent company announces a huge loss of £54.9m as interest payments rise and pay-offs to former chief executive Rick Parry and others hurt bottom line.
Leaders eyeing reform in eurozone
Eurozone leaders are preparing to meet in Brussels to try and reform rules for those sharing the currency.
Eton would back boarding academy
Eton College could become the sponsor of a state-funded boarding academy, says the head of the independent school.
Bad week cost Man Utd - Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson says "one bad week" might have cost his Manchester United side the chance of glory this season.
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TV or Twitter: So did we have an internet election?
Clegg 'disappointed' at results
Nick Clegg says the Lib Dems' election result was "a disappointment", and says the Tories must prove they are "capable" of governing.
