Snow, hail and sleet all fell on Wednesday and the UK looks set to experience more

Crucial votes happening in Scotland, Wales and England – with mayoral contests also taking place

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Island’s government says fishing vessels are staging peaceful protest

21-year-old died after stabbing inside Brent Cross Shopping Centre on Tuesday

Follow the latest updates from polling stations across the country

After the voters go to the polls across Great Britain on Thursday, John Rentoul tackles your questions about what the results mean for Boris Johnson, Keir Starmer and for the future of the United Kingdom in our latest Ask Me Anything

Study finds higher prices and reduced competitiveness due to EU withdrawal

The swan could have ‘starved’ or ‘suffocated’

Jersey says French fisherman do not understand new Brexit fishing rules

Boris Johnson sends Royal Navy to patrol Jersey waters amid fears of blockade by French boats, writes Adam Forrest

Constitutional expert tells Andy Gregory why such a move could risk an independent Scotland’s route to EU membership

Recent polls have made grim reading for the party leader, writes Sean O’Grady

Late surge suggests Nicola Sturgeon could claim Holyrood mandate for referendum

Exclusive: Born and raised in London, Ace Ruele Aristotles has three children in UK

Northeastern constituency looks set to deliver shock Conservative win after decades of Labour occupancy, piling pressure on opposition party leader Sir Keir Starmer

How to know who you’re voting for on 6 May ahead of your trip to the polls

Elections are taking place in England, Scotland and Wales

Meet the people running against Sadiq Khan to be next mayor of London