Election

If you're heading out to vote in various elections across England, Scotland and Wales today you don't need to bring your polling card or ID - but you will need to bring a pen or pencil and wear a face covering. 

If you want to vote in the European election but don't have a polling card, don't worry, you can vote without it. But beware, don't take a selfie in the polling station – you could be breaking the law.

If you're voting today but don't have a polling card, fear not, almost everyone can vote without one.

If you want a say in the English local elections on 3 May you need to make sure you're registered to vote by 11.59pm on Tuesday (17 April).

The general election result means we have a hung Parliament, and many have questions over what this means for their personal finances. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis gives his initial reaction - while it's a political earthquake, nothing changes for consumers immediately.

If you want to vote in the election but don't have a polling card, don't worry, you can vote without it. But beware, don't take a selfie in the polling station – you could be breaking the law.

Every piece of consumer protection that safeguards individuals under current EU law will be enshrined in new UK law post-Brexit, both major parties have promised.

The Conservative Party has launched its election manifesto with a series of pledges directly affecting consumers, including a price cap on standard variable energy tariffs, clearer mobile phone bills, means-testing of winter fuel payments, a social care shake-up and an end to the state pension 'triple lock' guarantee.

If you want to vote in June's general election but are not yet on the electoral roll, act fast – you ONLY have until next Monday (22 May) to register.

Anyone planning to vote in June's general election who isn't yet on the electoral roll has only until Monday 22 May to register.