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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, 25 Jan 2026 09:57:17 GMT
Government cracks down on underage sunbed use after praising pioneering Mail campaign
Health Minister Karin Smyth thanked the MoS as she unveiled stringent measures to protect teenagers from devastating illnesses and exploitative tanning salons.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:31:58 GMT
Meghan Markle posts pictures of Prince Harry serving in Afghanistan in pointed criticism of Donald Trump's insult that British troops hid from danger
The Duchess of Sussex posted a photo of her husband inside a military helicopter, alongside images taken at the Invictus Games.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:31:40 GMT
BT worker gets £10,000 payout for unfair sacking after calling Dundee United fan an 'Arab' - even though that is supporters' nickname
A BT worker won a £10,000 payout for being unfairly sacked after he called a Dundee United fan an 'Arab' and bosses raised concerns.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:21:26 GMT
Starmer is cornered: As Andy Burnham throws his hat into the ring for a plum Labour seat, the beleaguered Prime Minister faces a stark choice - block him or face a leadership challenge
Labour plunged deeper towards civil war tonight as Andy Burnham announced his bid to become an MP - his first step in challenging Keir Starmer's fragile leadership.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:04:10 GMT
Concerns raised by King Charles 'prompted Donald Trump to backtrack on his jibe about British troops in Afghanistan'
Donald Trump backtracked on his claim that British troops had dodged the front line in Afghanistan after King Charles intervened with his 'concerns', it has been reported.

Daily Star

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:40:51 +0000
Secrets of prison officer sex as glam guard is jailed over 'four-minute prayer room romp'
Secret sex and relationships between prisoners and guards are incredibly prevalent and a criminologist has shared some answers on why these inappropriate pairings are not always driven by physical attraction

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:31:13 +0000
Giant 10-stone dog 'as big as polar bear' eats 1kg of biscuits a day and stands 6ft tall
Brody, a white Pyrenean Mountain Dog, was put up for adoption by an animal rescue centre after his previous owners said they could "no longer give him the attention he deserved"

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:43:04 +0000
Trump backed down over Afghanistan comments 'after King Charles stepped in'
King Charles' concerns about Donald Trump's controversial remarks were reportedly passed to the White House through 'private backchannels'. The US President has since backtracked

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:35:27 +0000
B&M lowers profit forecasts after fall in UK sales during Christmas quarter
The retailer said it is investing in pricing and stock clearance after the discount retailer revealed that like-for-like sales in the UK dropped by 0.6% in its third quarter

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 20:40:17 +0000
Furious Rod Stewart slams 'draft dodger' Trump over 'unbearable' comments
After Trump sparked outrage with his comments that NATO allies did not give their lives to help the US, Sir Rod Stewart has blasted the president for his "unbearable" remarks

Sky News

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:17:00 +0000
'The normal rules of engagement have been thrown out - Alex Pretti was on his knees when first shot was fired'
The road where Alex Pretti was killed by a federal immigration agent is known in Minneapolis as "Eat Street" because it's lined with restaurants and cafes.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000
'Get the truth out about our son', say family of man shot dead by federal agent
The family of a 37-year-old US citizen shot dead by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis have lashed out at "sickening lies told about our son by the [Trump] administration".

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
'My son was wrongly identified by police after fatal crash - when mistake was uncovered, it was too late'
When Cameron Crawford saw the news that police had misidentified two teenagers after a fatal road accident, the memories came flooding back.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:24:00 +0000
86 arrests after protesters breach prison grounds holding Palestine Action-linked activist
A total of 86 people have been arrested after a group of protesters supporting a Palestine Action-linked activist on hunger strike at Wormwood Scrubs breached the prison grounds, police have said.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:46:00 +0000
Trump praises 'very brave' UK troops after fury over Afghanistan remarks
Donald Trump has praised "very brave" British soldiers who served in Afghanistan after fierce criticism of his claim non-US troops had stayed back from the frontline.

UK BBC

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:31:29 GMT
Decision day for Labour on whether Burnham can stand as MP candidate
Allies of the prime minister may try to block the mayor of Greater Manchester from standing in a parliamentary by-election.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 20:48:34 GMT
Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'among greatest of all warriors'
The US president's praise follows his claim that allied forces avoided the front lines during the Afghanistan conflict.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:35:29 GMT
'British FBI' to take over terror and fraud probes in reforms to police
The home secretary says policing is stuck "in a different century" and the new body will form part of wider reforms.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:07:20 GMT
Storm damage forces closure of railway line
The Dawlish railway line is closed "until further notice" after a sea wall partially collapsed.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 01:58:38 GMT
London cosmetic surgeon sorry for picking apart singer Troye Sivan's looks on TikTok
The singer hit out at Dr Zayn Khalid Majeed - who says he will try to have a positive impact with his content.

UK Daily Express

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:21:00 +0000
Keir Starmer has already lost to Burnham – Labour revolt means his time as PM is up
Whatever the prime minister does now, the result is the same. He's finished.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:53:00 +0000
Reeves set to snub pubs with short-term tax 'fix'
Rachel Reeves is expected to snub Britain's pubs by offering only a short-term fix to their tax woes as industry sources warn relief will be insufficient.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000
M1 traffic: Lanes closed after three-vehicle crash sparking delays near Watford
Drivers on the M1 are facing traffic delays after a crash.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:12:00 +0000
Prince Harry's savage six-word Trump takedown proves one thing about the Duke
Prince Harry picked a fight with Donald Trump over the US President's appallingly inaccurate Afghanistan comments.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Shot in the arm for pet owners as new plan announced to tackle soaring bills
EXCLUSIVE: Bills at the vets have soared by 63% in a decade but now new plans are unveiled to tackle the problem.

UK Independent

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:50:20 GMT
Police arrest 86 protesters supporting Palestine Action outside prison
Group breached grounds of HMP Wormwood Scrubs leading to arrest

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:06:21 GMT
Andy Burnham latest: Decision day for Labour as Starmer allies warned not to block mayor’s Commons bid
Manchester mayor will find out today if Labour will allow him to stand in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, paving the way for a potential leadership challenge

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:00:37 GMT
‘Outrage’ is driving rapid social media law changes – Baroness Kidron
Baroness Kidron told the Press Association recently passed laws have failed to meet campaigners’ expectations.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:02:00 GMT
Charles says he is ‘proud’ of King’s Trust as it celebrates major anniversary
Charles speaks of his pride as his charity reaches landmark anniversary

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:55:20 GMT
Historic pier and sea wall damaged during Storm Ingrid weather warnings across UK
Teignmouth Grand Pier and sea wall protecting railway both fell victim to Storm Ingrid over weekend

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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