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UK prisons: overcrowding and reoffending – is the system broken?
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. 


UK care homes face ban on recruiting staff from overseas
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. 


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


Reform out to dismantle UK diversity programmes
We report from Doncaster where the council is now controlled by Reform.


How significant was the Sycamore Gap tree?
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.

Daily Mail

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:02:32 GMT
Jeremy Corbyn joins hundreds of pro-Iran protesters in London carrying banners of the Ayatollah
Jeremy Corbyn (left) was seen with his brother Piers (right) alongside supporters of the regime at a rally in Parliament Square on Saturday.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:58:15 GMT
PETER HITCHENS: I saw for myself the savage aftermath of the Iraq war. We are in the hands of foolish children... this will impoverish the world for years
They may look like adults, but President Trump and his court of flatterers think the planet is a toy and are playing with it.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:40:18 GMT
BRIT Awards winners: Olivia Dean breaks down in tears as she sweeps the board at this year's ceremony with FOUR gongs
The British singer and songwriter, 26, won Best Artist, Best Album, Best Song and Best Pop Act.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:15:08 GMT
BRITs host Jack Whitehall is criticised for 'punching down at Manchester' as viewers grow tired of his 'painful posh boy schtick' and beg for a change of presenter next year
Jack was accused of making digs aimed at the working class during the ceremony.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:54:54 GMT
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo head to the BRITs as they send 'thoughts and prayers' to the Middle East as her sister and baby niece remain stuck in Dubai amid Iranian missile strikes
Sophie's sister, Georgia, her husband and their baby daughter are stuck in Dubai after an Iranian missile struck the famous Palm Jumeirah.

Daily Star

Sun, 1 Mar 2026 08:00:27 +0000
Ian Huntley battered with metal spike 15 times from behind leaving attacker 'gutted'
Notorious child killer Ian Huntley, 52, shocked medics when he survived a brutal attack with a metal spike. Triple killer Anthony Russell is being investigated for the assault

Sun, 1 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Brits urged to embrace their 'inner Cockney' and stop the UK becoming 'boring'
EXCLUSIVE East Enders want Brits to embrace their 'inner Cockney' and celebrate England's local identities as otherwise there's a risk everything will end up 'sounding the same'

Sun, 1 Mar 2026 02:04:19 +0000
Khamenei dead: State media confirms Iran's leader has been killed as country enters 40 days of mourning
The Supreme Leader is dead, state media has confirmed in the latest update to come as the situation continues to unfold

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:02:47 +0000
Ian Huntley clubbed in ‘unbelievably savage’ attack while suspected attacker 'gutted' he’s alive
The con believed to have carried out the savage attack on Soham child killer Ian Huntley is 'gutted' the murderer isn’t dead, despite his 5% chance of pulling through

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:01:03 +0000
Legendary comedy venue that launched Peter Kay's career set to be demolished
EXCLUSIVE: Despite its iconic status, the final curtain is coming down on the venue, which is now owned by the controversial Manning's son, Bernard Jr – also known as 'Young Bernard' to the locals

Sky News

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
The death of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei ends decades of paranoia-fuelled absolute power
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ruled Iran for decades, fuelled by paranoia, absolute power and a belief in his own divine destiny.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:43:00 +0000
Attack on Iran marks a new era of conflict and could make the planet a lot less safe
The world's autocrats, from Vladimir Putin to Xi Jinping, will surely be sleeping a little less easy after the death of Iran's supreme leader in an operation backed by Donald Trump.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:51:00 +0000
One dead and others injured at Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports - as missile threat grounds flights
One person has died and seven have been injured after an "incident" at Abu Dhabi's Zayed airport, while four were also hurt at Dubai International - reportedly due to an overnight Iranian attack.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:58:00 +0000
Dubai hotels hit during Iranian missile fire with people running for cover
The US and Israel have begun a war with the apparent aim of toppling Iran's regime - and we are beginning to learn the consequences.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:34:00 +0000
How have Iranians reacted to death of supreme leader?
Iranians have been seen taking to the streets to react to the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in video clips that began to emerge after the attack on Saturday.

UK BBC

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:14:44 GMT
Minister Josh Simons resigns after Labour Together claims
Simons faced claims the think tank he used to run commissioned a report which looked into the background of journalists.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:49:32 GMT
Flights in and out of Middle East cancelled and diverted after Iran strikes
BA, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among major airlines to overhaul their schedules in light of the attacks.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:03:06 GMT
Chris Mason: Trump calls Starmer as US and Europe diverge on Iran strikes
The UK was not involved in, nor has it endorsed, the strikes on Iran by Israel and the US.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:39:16 GMT
Brit Awards 2026: The real winners and losers
From Harry Styles' trousers, to Jade's red carpet confession - here's what went down at the Brits.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:24:28 GMT
Why are more GPs opting to work outside the NHS?
More doctors and patients are turning to the private sector as demand increases pressure on the NHS.

UK Daily Express

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:52:00 +0000
UK households urged to stockpile 9 key foods for WW3 breakout
Brits worried about being unprepared should make sure they have plenty of these key foodstuffs in the event of the next global conflict breaking out.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:52:00 +0000
Nigel Farage pledges postal voting ban and end to Commonwealth voting rights
The Reform UK leader claims postal voting has turned elections into a 'laughing stock'

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Labour face under pressure for social media ban as teens are 'dependent' on bots
Mandatory overnight 'curfews' are among measures which will be considered in major consultation after mounting concern for children's safety.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Tony Blair's team delivers stern warning to Rachel Reeves on danger facing Britain
Labour warned it will have to make tax rises or spending cuts if it fails to restore growth - and urgent action is needed

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:52:00 +0000
Major advance in battle against osteoporosis but Wes Streeting must deliver on key pledge
Scanners to detect the 'silent killer' of osteoporosis are being rolled out but campaigners want the Health Secretary to take a simple step to save lives

UK Independent

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:29:42 GMT
Iran missiles fired towards UK military bases in Cyprus, defence minister says
Defence secretary John Healey has revealed that UK assets in the Middle East are at risk from Iranian retaliation

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:52:58 GMT
Reform UK unveils proposals for electoral reform after by-election result
The policy was born out of Mr Farage’s belief that allowing Commonwealth citizens to vote ‘undermines national sovereignty’

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:30:00 GMT
Government consultation on children’s online safety to look at AI chatbots
The risks of young people forming ’emotionally dependent relationships’ with AI chatbots is expected to come into focus during the consultation.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:52:50 GMT
Man dies after skydive in Devon, police say
Emergency crews raced to the scene just before 1 p.m. on Saturday

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:40:17 GMT
New Labour peer suspended over alleged inappropriate behaviour
He was administratively suspended from the Labour Party pending an investigation

UK Telegraph

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:49 GMT
Ambulance strike dates: When they are and what to do if you need emergency help

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:17:55 GMT
Mass flight cancellations at Heathrow as temperatures plunge to lowest in a decade

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:44 GMT
Nurses strike: Dates of NHS walkouts and which areas are affected

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:17 GMT
Teachers strikes: When will they take place, will all schools close and what will be disrupted?

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:49:32 GMT
Police hunt hit-run driver after six people hurt in North London crash

UK Times

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