The Home Office says the increase will help it "move to a system that meets its costs through those who use it" and rely less on taxpayers.

The UK has seen its warmest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching 21C.

Retired Det Supt Leigh Sanders has told a public inquiry that Valdo Calocane was charged early.

The funding increase is about 8% up on the previous financial year, the government will announce on Thursday.

Searches continue for a missing male teenager who remains unaccounted for.

At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK's partnership with Nigeria.