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.

The property market has been hit by a mix of factors, including the end of the stamp duty holiday, stubborn mortgage rates and fears over property taxes.

This Adam Peaty (or to give him his full name now, Adam Ramsay Peaty) saga is fascinating - and not just because it's such a juicy celebrity feud.

As 2025 draws to a close, I can't remember the country ever being gloomier. People are getting poorer. Unemployment is rising.

In all the years I've been doing this job, Lily Allen has been around and so our paths have crossed many times.

After being the subject of a horrifying modern-day slavery storyline, it has been confirmed that an Emmerdale legend has been killed in 'harrowing' scenes.

Camilla recalled in a radio broadcast being "so angry" and "furious" about the incident, which happened on a train when she was a teenager and saw her fight her attacker back with her shoe

Nicolas Aujula, 39, a hypnotherapist, also predicts there will be a public scandal involving Prince Harry and Meghan. He foresees the rise of AI-generated films too

The PM led his party to a 174-seat majority just 18 months ago, but there is serious doubt in Westminster that he will still be at the helm this time next year

Joanne Dennehy, the Peterborough ditch murderer, killed three men in March 2013 including Lukasz Slaboszewski, her housemate, and Kevin Lee - singing Britney Spears after the third murder

The bizarre advice was given by a Reform-led council in the north as part of 'winter wellness' tips to keep the vulnerable warm amid incoming wintry blasts

Boxer Anthony Joshua was "shocked" and "couldn't talk" after a car crash in Nigeria, according to an eyewitness.

Corrie was just 13 when someone first pulled out a knife on him.

More than £250,000 has been raised for a police officer who lost his wife and two children in a Boxing Day house fire.

Researchers at the University of Bournemouth have partnered with a drug charity to launch an alcohol abuse rehabilitation scheme that emphasises the importance of healthy food in recovery.

Mexican officials have seized dozens of motorcycles worth around $40m in the hunt for a former Olympic snowboarder who is on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.

Her Majesty shares her own experience of assault in a discussion with John and Amy Hunt about violence against women.

The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.

With devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister?

Fionnghuala Shearman and her daughter Eve and son Ohner died in the house fire on Boxing Day.

Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.

The supermarket has urged of a risk of injury to anyone consuming the water.

Traffic on the M1 came to a halt this morning as emergency services dealt with a crash and an oil spill.

Pub is the Hub has written to the Chancellor to voice their anger at her Budget announcements.

A new government plan could reshape how Britons pay to heat their homes.

The Food Standards Agency has issued an alert to shoppers who have bought the products

Queen Camilla spoke publicly for the first time about her own experience of indecent assault as she called for greater focus on stopping young boys from becoming abusive men

Lords have tabled fresh proposals in a bid to convince Labour to help almost 2,500 prisoners trapped on cruel indefinite jail terms

Most major supermarkets are open with time variations

The victims of the assault at Newton Community Hospital are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, say police

Officers believe the man may have information that would help the investigation