British Prime Minister Theresa May believes she can form a government and will go to Buckingham Palace to ask the Queen for permission to do so.
With no clear winner emerging from Thursday's election, a wounded May has signalled she will fight on.
Support from Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) could allow her Conservatives to reach the 326 seats needed for a majority in parliament.
The BBC said there was an understanding May would have the DUP's support.
The DUP does not believe there is a need for a formal coalition deal, Sky News reported.
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The British PM will visit the palace at 12.30pm (9.30pm AEST).
