Party leaders from across the political spectrum have been casting their votes in their constituencies around the UK.
Everything you wanted to know about the British election, but were afraid to ask
The Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, and the SNP have all failed to explain how they plan to cut the deficit, the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has said.
For the first time ever, the British public has heard from seven party leaders in one TV debate, with Natalie Bennett, Nigel Farage, Nicola Sturgeon and Leanne Wood given a very public platform to debate with the main party leaders.
Scotland has rejected independence, with 55% of voters choosing to keep the United Kingdom together in a referendum with a turnout in excess of 80%.