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 governor of the Bank of England made the comments after turmoil on bond markets this week saw UK borrowing costs pushed to a 28-year high.

The Prime Minister Andy Burnham failed to respond after Buenos Aires escalated tensions to their highest level since 1982 by insisting the islands were 'historically and legally' Argentinian.

In the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday, Nina Johnson-Marshall, a senior planning enforcement officer, was given a 'blue-light' police escort through the highways of Hertfordshire.

The petition will ask Charles, as Jamaica's head of state, to refer three questions about transatlantic chattel slavery to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

With its panoramic views over the Mediterranean, and absolute privacy, the ground floor spa facilities of the luxury cliff-top villa, in a quaint Spanish coastal village, must have been a draw for countless tourists.

The Ibiza Final Boss spoke exlcusively to the Daily Star about the pitfalls of his unique celebrity status, including 'idiots' that approach him in the street and the pressures of remaining famous

A woman in her 70s has passed away outside of an Aldi supermarket in Bath Road, Worcester, despite the desperate efforts of emergency services including an air ambulance

Newlyweds Michelle and Brad Russell wanted a lowkey do with just 16 paying guests after tying the knot at a nearby register office

The apparition of a ghost child, which appeared in the middle of wildfire smoke, left Brocarde feeling like she had a momentary guardian angel

An unprecedented and worrying El Nino event is forecast to reach more than 3C in the coming months, making this year’s event “the largest since the 19th century”

Over 160 countries have voted at the United Nations to move away from a traditional global map that is nearly 500 years old towards a newer one that more accurately reflects Africa's true size.

At least two people have been killed with 14 missing after an explosion at a military barracks in Bolivia, officials said.

Three hurricanes that are churning in the Pacific represent a level of elevated activity consistent with El Nino.

The University of Cambridge will carry out an independent review to "identify shortcomings" following the death of Professor Jason Arday.

BBC News visits town where violence has escalated after the fatal crash and residents say they are living in fear.

Victoria Fuller tells the BBC the force's resources need a rethink, speaking after the A66 crash in Middlesbrough which killed seven including two officers.

The Reform UK leader promises to deliver on key priorities in the first 100 days of government, if the party wins power.

The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.

Kelcie Reed admitted being in control of a dangerous dog which killed 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett.

There have been a number of food and product recall notices this week.

The Government expects people to make changes before a deadline in a few years' time.

Masked demonstrators are seemingly preventing traffic from accessing the port.

Argentina President Javier Milei claimed his country needs "to recover" the British Overseas Territory.

Parts of Europe have seen very high temperatures and a presenter has said what she thinks is in store for the UK.

The demonstrators are wearing masks and preventing traffic from accessing the port, according to reports

John Healey is set to deliver a key speech on the economy on Monday

Nigel Farage is to close Reform UK’s conference as the party finds itself embroiled in a row about political donations

The Bayeux Tapestry arrived in the UK in July following a top secret, high security operation

Burnham previously pledged he would replace tuition fees with a graduate tax, saying this would ‘lift the millstone of debt’ from students