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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
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:50:29 GMTGrandmother, 73, developed sudden pain and died after increasing dose of her Mounjaro weight loss jab, inquest hears
Caroline Savage had been privately prescribed the drug for around four months before being told to raise the amount she was taking. She then fell ill and was rushed to Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:39:39 GMTNo-nonsense Lee Anderson shows his tender side in France's largest camp... only for one refugee to try and get a lift to London on his bus
Nicknamed Lee-Anderthal by critics, no one thinks leading Reform UK MP Lee Anderson is a wishy-washy liberal.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:37:59 GMTNew York designer found dead aboard swanky yacht was killed by boat's owner, family claims in legal filing
The family of New York-based fashion designer Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, 33, is planning to file a wrongful death suit against Christopher Durnan, an investor in her company.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:34:17 GMT9,300 domestic abusers are set to be released: Tories and charity bosses accuse Andy Burnham of putting vulnerable women at risk
In plans set to terrify survivors, 3,000 perpetrators will be freed annually before serving full sentences, the Daily Mail can reveal.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:30:45 GMTAlice Evans and Ioan Gruffudd's bitter divorce is over: Judge rules that actor must increase maintenance payments despite 'online harassment' campaign against him and wife Bianca
The bitter divorce between Ioan Gruffudd and Alice Evans is finally over, with a judge ruling that the Fantastic Four actor has to increase maintenance payments to his ex-wife.
Daily Star
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 08:03:44 +0000BREAKING Two teen boys arrested after girl 'forced into car near Tesco' in 'abduction'
This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 07:50:37 +0000Daily Star Text Maniacs: Jordan Henderson is Benjamin Button and Infantino's new job with Trump
We bring you unadulterated and uncensored readers' views, ranging from Jordan Henderson's move to Chelsea, to 'heatwave anxiety' and what's next for Gianni Infantino
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 07:26:45 +0000Man charged after death of girl, 9, at Arbroath industrial park after 'camping in area'
Police Scotland has announced that a 35-year-old man has been charged following the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found with injuries at the Elliot industrial estate in Arbroath
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 07:26:24 +0000Another heatwave on the way with 14 UK areas set to sizzle in 35C - see full list
Britain is on high alert for another heatwave, with weather maps showing temperatures climbing back towards 35C and up to 14 counties set to swelter
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 07:10:23 +0000Brothers caught in airport with suitcases full of drugs after 'exchanging glances'
Carl Threadgill and Josh Threadgill were both caught in Manchester Airport in June carrying suitcases containing huge amounts of cannabis. They have now been jailed
Sky News
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:48:00 +0100UK experts sound alarm after AI tries to deceive human
A powerful AI agent created fake online identities in an effort to trick a human into giving it access to a popular online development platform – and sabotage it with malicious code.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0100'Brutal' harvest hits food production as Britain warned national security under threat
England, famously described two centuries ago as a "green and pleasant land" by the poet William Blake, is today a sickly yellow after a dire lack of rain.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0100Man charged over death of girl, 9, found injured on industrial estate
A 35-year-old man has been charged following the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Angus.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:36:00 +0100Suspect appears in court after British woman's body found in suitcase in Greece
A man accused of killing a British woman and disposing of her body in a suitcase has appeared in a court in Athens.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:15:00 +0100Single-sex spaces code comes into force after key ruling
Guidance on the use of toilets and changing rooms as single-sex spaces has come into force following a landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.
UK BBC
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:19:30 GMTBurnham 'looking into' conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister
Alex Davies-Jones tells BBC Newsnight she discussed an inquiry with the PM when she was re-appointed as minister.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:56:55 GMTPeer urges Tories to block candidate jailed for antisemitic abuse against her
Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed over neo-Nazi activism, but has been selected to stand in a new Somerset Council seat in 2027.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:07:27 GMTDewormer and scabies drugs being sold as cancer treatments, BBC investigation finds
A terminally ill man was offered the drugs by a stair lift salesman claiming they could shrink tumours.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:56:14 GMTTemperatures to drop briefly ahead of potential new UK heatwave
Temperatures and humidity are set to drop but, as Matt Taylor reports, respite from high heat is likely to be short-lived.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:59:59 GMTCouple woke to find shirtless intruder in Travelodge room
Kim Hutchison says she was "petrified" to see a man in just shorts at the end of her bed in a Dundee Travelodge.
UK Daily Express
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0100Man charged after death of girl, 9, found seriously injured on industrial estate
The girl was found seriously injured just after midnight on Monday morning at an industrial estate.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:29:00 +0100NHS surgeon nearly killed patient after wrongly connecting their organs together
The patient could have died but for another surgeon correcting the error in a second operation, the misconduct hearing was told.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100Vile thug threatens to kill girl while holding a knife after raping her in horrific abuse
Marley Murray, 19, has been jailed for six years.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:23:00 +0100England's longest zip wire opens after 15 years - tickets start at £110
Tickets for the 60-second experience start at from £110
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:58:00 +0100Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s pull popular product after fire warning
Major supermarkets have taken the disposable item from their shelves after advice from the NFCC
UK Independent
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:44:47 GMTFood shortage fears as UK farmers warn of worst harvest on record after hot, dry summer
The exceptionally hot, dry spring and summer could cut the country’s cereals and oilseed harvest by 2.5 million tonnes
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:43:10 GMTPrince Harry’s childhood friend launches new company to slash cost of household bills
Tom Inskip’s plan to charge an £195 membership fee for the service could lead to up to £1,000 savings, he says
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:24:24 GMTBest savings accounts in August to earn up to 5% on your money
Earning over 4% while inflation remains elevated is a must to protect the buying power of your cash
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:19:32 GMTHow the future of British farming is transforming due to climate change
Heatwaves could allow farmers to consider new crops that previously ‘we could never imagine’ growing in the UK
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:12:41 GMTRainfall and thunderstorms finally reach UK ahead of another potential heatwave
July was the driest month ever recorded in southern England – and meteorologists have said there may not be significant rainfall in the area for some time
UK Telegraph
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:49 GMTAmbulance strike dates: When they are and what to do if you need emergency help
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:17:55 GMTMass flight cancellations at Heathrow as temperatures plunge to lowest in a decade
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:44 GMTNurses strike: Dates of NHS walkouts and which areas are affected
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:17 GMTTeachers strikes: When will they take place, will all schools close and what will be disrupted?
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:49:32 GMTPolice hunt hit-run driver after six people hurt in North London crash
UK Times