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.

You hear a lot about people who've estranged themselves from their parents, but much less from those who've cut off a sibling. Even my husband said it felt harsh.

In the wake of the news about Scott Mills' shock axing from the BBC last Friday, I can reveal the truth of what really happened in the early days of his relationship to husband Sam Vaughan.

British banking chiefs are worried that the UK could be brought to its knees by the combative US leader. Not by missiles, but by devastating economic weapons: Visa and Mastercard.

Considering Wright's clearly disturbed state prior to his death, rumours swirled that he may have been a victim of the island's thriving drink and drugs culture.

Yes, the American military performance has been outstanding, with the enemy leadership decimated. But there has been no regime change in Tehran, and the mullahs keep fighting.

A 64-year-old is accusing his stepdaughter of attempted murder, after allegedly finding a lethal poison inside a kebab he was served, claiming she was after his fortune

Marcelino Abad Tolentino, better known as Mashico, believed to be the world's oldest person, died on Monday aged 125 years and 300 days, just five days shy of his 126th birthday

Kaori Patterson-Moore, seven months, was shot dead in her pram when a gang were said to be aiming for her dad on a street in New York on Thursday. Horror footage shows the moment it unfolded

Golf star Tiger Woods is heard on police bodycam footage saying 'I was just talking to the President' moments after the rollover crash on Friday. He then was showed surprise at being arrested

The company offered holidays to Disney World, Universal Studios and Disneyland as well as New York City, Toronto, Miami and a range of cruises, but passengers have been left in the lurch

Marks and Spencer's retail boss has warned crime is getting "more brazen, more organised and more aggressive" after a week plagued by antisocial behaviour.

Chocolate-flavour bars and smaller packs appear here to stay despite the fall of cocoa costs to a near three-year low and a 20% drop in the sugar price.

The head of Myanmar's ruling military junta, who overthrew the previous government five years ago, has been elected president after winning a parliamentary vote.

Easter has arrived and with it comes Storm Dave, set to batter parts of Britain with winds of up to 90mph.

A US judge has dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in her lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni.

Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.

The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules.

Reports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year.

West Coast Main Line services will not run to London Euston station for six days from Good Friday.

An international crisis team was drafted in after police raided Hull's Legacy funeral home.

All four lanes were closed on a stretch of the motorway on the morning of Good Friday.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has warned the airline may cancel up to 10% of flights in May, June and July if the Iran war continues to impact jet fuel prices.

A young girl and man in his 30s died after a collision involving a pony and trap and tipper truck on Wednesday, April 1

The advice relevant for this weekend has been issued by the Met Office.

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: Stephen Shaun Griffiths murdered three women using a crossbow and knife, before dismembering and eating parts of their bodies.

The Met Office has forecast ‘blizzard conditions’ in some parts of the UK

An estimated 21.7 million journeys have been planned as we enter Easter weekend

Officers had been called to the house at around 3.15am after reports it was being burgled and found a smashed window

It comes after teenagers arranged to meet in Clapham, south London, in the last week as part of “link-ups”, using social media apps including TikTok and Snapchat

While much of the country enjoys a long Easter weekend, it’s far harder for MPs to switch off. And when they do, they might just end up getting lampooned for it.