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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

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:30:50 GMT
Artemis II crew say they are 'bonded forever' after historic moon voyage as they break silence after returning to Houston
The crew of Artemis II has returned to Houston and said they are 'bonded forever' after completing their historic lunar flyby.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:02:18 GMT
Abandoned malls, whispers of nuclear war and young foreigners detained. This is what's REALLY going on in Dubai... and the chilling warning one taxi driver gave to the Mail's IAN BIRRELL
The Burj Al Arab hotel, built on a man-made island jutting into the Persian Gulf, is famous for being designed like a billowing sail on one of the traditional local dhow boats.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:45:48 GMT
'They think they're better than everyone else. They're not even proper Royals': Why 'inconsiderate, snooty, diva' Pippa Middleton and her billionaire husband are rubbing people up the wrong way in their idyllic village
The term 'diva' has been used to describe Pippa Middleton on a number of occasions. And it seems her behaviour is still rubbing others up the wrong way, albeit this time with her husband.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:37:23 GMT
Son and daughter-in-law of Iran's notorious propaganda boss who were caught living luxury life in Los Angeles are ARRESTED
In a major blow to the Iranian regime's elite, federal agents have arrested three Iranian nationals in Los Angeles.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:07:39 GMT
Taxpayers shelling out £800 a MINUTE in disability benefits to people claiming to suffer from 'anxiety' - as private firms cash in by coaching claimants in exchange for half their payout
The cost of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) for the disorder has rocketed from under £100million in 2019 to nearly £427million last year.

Daily Star

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:01:25 +0000
Keir Starmer says UK is 'not getting dragged into Iran war' and rejects Hormuz blockade
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to join Donald Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices are expected to further rise, compounding economic pain for Brits with higher petrol costs

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:54:06 +0000
Couple seen having sex on beach and 'moaning loudly enough to be heard far away'
A French couple in their 20s have allegedly been arrested after they were overheard by locals and then filmed while getting intimate a picturesque Thai beach

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:09:01 +0000
Keir Starmer to make statement in Parliament today ahead of 'major change'
Sir Keir Starmer will address MPs in Parliament as they return following the East recess. Ministers are planning to introduce major changes they claim will 'lower costs'

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:01:21 +0000
Donald Trump ridiculed over 'unhinged' Jesus Christ meme after Pope Leo row
US President Donald Trump has shared a controversial image of himself portrayed as Jesus Christ, which has quickly gone viral across social media platforms sparking backlash

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:36:16 +0000
Ryanair flight carries out emergency landing minutes after take-off from UK airport
The Ryanair flight took off from London Stansted Airport and was heading to Faro, Portugal, when it was forced into an emergency landing 45 minutes later at Bournemouth

Sky News

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:37:00 +0100
Oil back over $100 a barrel after just four days
After just four days below, the oil price is back above $100 a barrel as US President Donald Trump said the US military would blockade the key Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0100
California governor candidate quits race following sexual assault allegations
A Democratic representative running for California governor has dropped out of the race following sexual assault allegations he denies.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0100
High-sugar and deep-fried foods to be banned from school menus
Foods that are high in sugar or deep-fried will be off the menu in schools across England as the government sets out new plans to tackle childhood obesity.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0100
Rory McIlroy wanted to 'prove last year wasn't a fluke' with historic second Masters win
Rory McIlroy has achieved a historic win at the US Masters golf tournament, taking the title for the second year in a row.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Two thirds of underage Australians still have access to social media despite ban - study
More than 60% of underage Australians are still using social media despite the country's world-first ban introduced four months ago, new research suggests. 

UK BBC

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:51:45 GMT
UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation
Sir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on in Parliament.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:07:24 GMT
Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028
The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:32:34 GMT
PM to scrap spy chiefs' Hillsborough Law veto
Security chiefs will not be able to block spies from giving evidence to future public inquiries.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:30:06 GMT
The BBC Scotland election debate fact-checked
Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:16:50 GMT
McIlroy underlines greatness by defending Masters title
Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.

UK Daily Express

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:03:00 +0100
UK garden centre collapses into administration – family business since 1997
The business had supplied some of the UK's largest supermarkets.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:46:00 +0100
Fury in pretty little UK seaside town as high street row hits boiling point
Locals have clashed in the town centre with 'heated arguments' becoming commonplace.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:37:00 +0100
Fury as each UK household faces £20k 'Boriswave' bill – Reform warns of looming 'disaster'
Every British household faces a £20,000 bill from the Boriswave immigration surge - as Reform UK warns the UK is "standing on the edge of a fiscal disaster."

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:37:00 +0100
Locals in pretty little UK town furious as travellers 'take over' beauty spot
Travellers have created plots at a UK 'beauty spot' leaving residents 'distraught' as round the clock work is taking place to build a new community

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:41:00 +0100
UK spider bite warning issued as hospital admissions explode
The number of hosiptal admissions in England have doubled since 2015.

UK Independent

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:51:38 GMT
Domino’s unveils new premium pizza range to take on restaurant rivals
The takeaway giant says customers want food ‘bit more like a restaurant experience at home’

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:38:44 GMT
Ex-detective fears Emma Caldwell wasn’t prolific sex offender’s first victim
Police had questioned Packer in the weeks following Ms Caldwell’s death

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:29:25 GMT
April 2026 payment dates for universal credit, benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:19:19 GMT
UK could align with EU single market rules under new legislation
The bill will contain powers that mean once a deal has been reached with the EU, any further changes deemed in the national interest can be waved through without a full debate by MPs

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:47:59 GMT
Who is Péter Magyar, Hungary’s new leader?
Péter Magyar has won Hungary’s election after an unprecedented challenge to Viktor Orban.

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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