Overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales has contributed to soaring reoffending rates, with staff too overburdened to help offenders prepare for life on the outside. 

After a drubbing in the local elections and with migrants continuing to cross the Channel in small boats, the government is set to unveil its plan to reduce migration numbers on Monday. 

The events in Kashmir have ramifications here in the UK, not least in Bradford, where more than a quarter of people identify as Pakistani. 

We report from Doncaster where the council is now controlled by Reform.

Kevin Martin is the head of Tree collections at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew - he spoke to us earlier from a digital installation around one of their ancient oaks.

In a scathing report, MPs have criticised the Government's botched insulation scheme that left more than 30,000 properties with defects.

Lucy and Rhys Thomas snapped up the five-bed property in Peterstone Wentlooge, Wales, at auction. But the pair were left 'shocked' when they dug up the flooring.

The implication that Cyane Panine - 'the girl in the helmet' - was somehow to blame for the Swiss bar inferno which killed 40 and injured more than 100 is one that is compounding the family's unending grief.

Three months ago Kim Bailey considered her life humdrum. 'I was working full-time as a manager in the public sector.

The former deputy prime minister is preparing to publicly back the Manchester mayor at Labour's North West regional conference, it was reported on Friday night.

Viral adult star Lillith Lodge, 29, has issued a stark warning about the hidden dangers of cut-price cosmetic surgery abroad after her own ordeal in Thailand left her emotionally drained

Body language expert says PM's angry response shows shift from his previous 'desire to please and flatter' Trump

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across South West England and Wales until 10pm today, with up to 40mm expected and flooding likely as Storm Ingrid approaches

Reports have emerged that Princess Eugenie has reportedly cut off contact with her father Prince Andrew after spending Christmas at Sandringham with the Royal Family rather than her parents in Windsor

The family of Mohammed-Danyaal Asghar-Ali, 19, killed in horror crash have paid tribute to their son as they say "our world has been shattered; it will never be the same again"

A senior Iranian official has warned that the country will treat any attack "as an all-out war against us" ahead of the arrival of a US aircraft carrier strike group and other assets in the region.

Prince Harry has joined Sir Keir Starmer in criticising false claims by Donald Trump that British and NATO troops were not on the frontline in Afghanistan.

Labour's high command is attempting to bounce Andy Burnham into a super-quick decision on a Commons by-election comeback, giving him just 24 hours to decide.

China is no longer the US Pentagon's top priority, shifting its focus to the homeland and Western Hemisphere, an influential new strategy document says.

An Australian boy attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour has died in hospital, his family has announced.

The US president's comments have been condemned by international allies, including UK veterans and politicians.

This past week could mark a turning point in the relationship between the UK prime minister and the US president.

The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to enter the contest to be Labour's candidate.

Philip Young admitted committing a number of sexual offences against Joanne Young over 13 years.

The plans are part of a raft of measures aimed at the reform of police forces in England and Wales.

Parents are urged not to use the product.

Donald Trump has been criticised by veterans and their families.

Tensions between Russia and NATO make the possibility of World War 3 feel more real.

In the messages, Gratwick discussed sexually abusing children with people he believed had access to girls aged between six and 10.

If you were in a fight, would you want Keir Starmer in your corner? Or heaven forbid, Ed Miliband?

Storm Ingrid brings more weather warnings to the UK as downpours continue

Prince Harry says sacrifices of British ‘deserve truth and respect’

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has been seen as a rival to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership

Health secretary Wes Streeting has backed the plans for the first-of-its-kind database

Legislation reportedly no longer set to be debated in Lords on Monday amid warnings it could breach international treaty