Voting in the UK general election is under way at more than 40,000 polling stations across the country. Polls opened at 07:00 BST on Thursday, with counting starting once voting ends at 22:00 BST. A total of 650 Westminster MPs will be elected, with about 46.9 million people registered to vote. That is up from … Read more
Polling stations have opened for people to cast their vote in the UK general election. Polls opened at 07:00 BST at more than 40,000 polling stations across the country, with counting starting once voting ends at 22:00 BST. A total of 650 Westminster MPs will be elected, with about 46.9 million people registered to vote. … Read more
Severe flood warnings are in place on England’s east coast and homes are being evacuated as emergency services brace themselves for a storm surge. There are 17 of the Environment Agency warnings – meaning there is a threat to life – in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Residents in Jaywick, Essex, and Great Yarmouth, Norfolk have … Read more