PM said he ‘wanted to go even further’ but that it would not be possible without the prison system collapsing

Government apologises to police officer's family after his widow described decision as 'utter betrayal'

A number of heat alerts will be in place at the start of the week as hot weather continues but the country could also be hit by thunderstorms

The surge in number of parking tickets issued in Bibury has been welcomed by the parish council chairman who says villagers face a ‘nightmare’ over the number of tourists

The Independent has repeatedly called for all IPP prisoners to have their sentences reviewed as 2,400 languish in jail, many for petty crimes and some locked up as children, with no hope of release

The Met Office forecasts changeable weather over the coming month

Detectives are calling for Jordan Asije to ‘do the right thing’ and turn himself in

Under the old rules, some teens were £175 worse off a year than their younger peers

The animal rights campaigners said they were subjected to full-body searches and held for up to 14 hours

Olix’s value has tripled after a fundraising round as it looks to compete against Nvidia

England is facing an ‘exceptionally serious situation’, officials have said

Christopher Phillips was jailed after admitting to keeping the body of his mother Silvia, 89, frozen in the living room of their home in Porthcawl, Wales

The software has helped detectives track, arrest and build cases against offenders more quickly

‘Noticeable’ increase in xenophobic and racist comments towards NHS staff made in past 18 months, experts say

Supermarkets have been told to expect smaller potatoes amid the ongoing heatwaves

The writer, 83, who was tearful in court, had multiple driving offences

A man who falsely claimed that his vehicle was out of control as part of a financial ploy has been jailed.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said on Monday the fire had affected 150 hectares of land, including forest, scrubland and vegetation

The pastor described the 38-year-old as having a “big passion” for missionary work

The US president said he thinks he and Andy Burnham are ‘going to have a very good relationship’ as he called for drilling to resume

The body of Michael Henry was located in the water off the coast of Blyth on July 26

Some areas of England saw the driest month ever amid ‘truly remarkable month’ in UK’s climate record

Rod Liddle’s children paid tribute to their father, who was their guide ‘on how to live an extraordinary life’

Experts say Nigel Farage’s plan would only increase death and violence at the border – after the party promised the ‘largest military operation in the Channel since WWII’

Embattled Reform UK leader says he is ‘open-minded’ about working with former ally as party faces crises on multiple fronts

The shark was spotted around 40 metres from the water’s edge

Thomas Wilson, 38, sent the image to 'Student A' when she was under 18

Solar power supplied 14.4 per cent of all electricity generated in Britain last month

The former Greater Manchester mayor has revealed almost one policy a day since coming into power

Benjamin Lewis stole and killed lambs from local farms before placing them at churches

The food importer ASR Solutions Ltd was forced to recall all products with a best before date up to and including 31 October this year

Nathan Owen was sentenced to over four years in jail at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday

The retailer trialled the delivery window in more than 50 shops during the World Cup

The French child was left with life-changing injuries after being attacked by Jonty Bravery in 2019

The standards commissioner confirmed that an investigation had been opened into allegations against the Reform UK deputy leader

The girl was taken to Ninewells Hospital where she later died

After the BBC axed Live at the Apollo as part of £100m in programme cuts, our community were quick to debate the value of the licence fee – with some readers admitting they’ve stopped paying it altogether

The simple disagreement about a few inches of land escalated into an all out war

Stephen Bradley and David Oakley were caught arguing on CCTV as they raided Maddy’s convenience store in New Mills

Christopher Phillips has been sent to prison for nearly two-and-a-half years

Tony Livesey stepped away from his Radio 5 Live role after appearing in a Panorama investigation on David Sullivan

Gwinnett had her sentence increased at Preston Crown Court on Monday

The former reality TV star admitted he now works as an electrician

Daniel Gilbert was heading out on his boat when he witnessed the astonishing sight

All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not

Saying ‘yes’ to being part of the wedding party now means considering whether you can afford it

Andrew Dart lost several hives and around £2,500 of beekeeping equipment

The victim, who was in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene

The family was awarded just two per cent of the payment they had requested

Elisabeth-Jane Ross was described as ‘beautiful’ and ‘loving’ by family

The patient nearly died after the shocking blunder

Gabrielle Carrington allegedly ran over a social media influencer with a car outside a Soho nightclub in April

The initiative is designed to alleviate financial pressures on families during the school summer holidays

Reform UK has pledged to send the Royal Navy into the Channel to intercept all migrant boats there and return them to France or Belgium. Sean O’Grady and Athena Stavrou consider whether it’s even possible

Mothers across sub-Saharan Africa face a perfect storm of conflict, displacement and global aid cuts that are leaving them without the help they need in the most dangerous countries to give birth. Liz Cookman and Nick Ferris report

The Oyster Shack in Bigbury in Devon is the latest restaurant to be hit by the crime trend which sees diners run up huge bills before walking out without paying

EY’s latest economic outlook also warns that inflation could rise to 6.4% as oil and gas prices soar

Around 10 per cent of householders said they would report a neighbour using a hose in their garden while a ban was in place