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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, 19 Jul 2026 08:48:14 GMT
Extraordinary tale of the fugitive brothel madam and her dominatrix lover who conned their way into British high society - and even met the Queen
It could scarcely have been a more exclusive occasion. The royal enclosure at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, and a couple of flamboyantly dressed ladies were talking to the Queen.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:43:47 GMT
'The most common disease you've never heard of': Why your recurring dizzy spells could actually be caused by 'hidden' migraines - these simple lifestyle changes can help
For finance worker Craig Hogan, his first dizzy spell struck just before the pandemic, as he found himself collapsing to the floor trying to get up from his sofa.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:39:41 GMT
France 4-6 England: Three Lions secure best World Cup performance since 1966 with bonkers but brilliant performance that might just vindicate Thomas Tuchel, writes CRAIG HOPE
CRAIG HOPE: For Tuchel, this absurdly bi-polar victory will be vindication, silencing the boos that came before kick-off and the chorus of criticism that has followed him since Wednesday's defeat.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:34:10 GMT
'Nigella thinks it's all rather cringe': How 'gauche' Paul Hollywood's £500,000 toy is curdling relations with his posh new Bake Off co-star as insiders tell KATIE HIND they 'aren't really getting on too well'
Paul Hollywood certainly likes to make an entrance when he arrives in the grounds of historic Welford Park to film The Great British Bake Off.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:29:54 GMT
Hate cleric Abu Hamza's son launches legal bid to return to Britain after allegedly fighting for Al Qaeda in Syria
Sufean Kamal, 31, was stripped of his British citizenship after intelligence suggested he was fighting with jihadi groups in the war-torn region.

Daily Star

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:15:48 +0000
Is Facebook and Instagram down? Meta hit by outage as both 'unavailable' for thousands
Facebook and Instagram users worldwide are currently experiencing issues on both Meta's major social media platforms as message has been seen saying they are currently "unavailable"

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Hardest-working UK cities where grafters are out before 5am – see full list
Many tradesmen are getting as little as 4.7 hours’ sleep a night before setting off for work, well below the NHS recommended seven to nine hours' kip, a survey shows

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Wheelchair user slams cruel dating app creeps who want to 'have sex with a Transformer'
Phoebe Smith revealed to perils of finding love online as a wheelchair user because of the daily bombardment of vile messages ridiculing her disability

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Bloke's shrewd 'Sherlock Homes' side hustle makes him £2k to fund love of kebabs
Door-to-donor salesman scoffed hundreds of kebabs thanks to his £1,700 side-hustle, spotting empty homes while on his day job selling windows

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Psychotic seagulls 'as big as foxes' terrorise Brits after explosion of litter
EXCLUSIVE: The maritime menaces are swooping on terrified Brits to nick their chips and are behaving MORE aggressively than ever because of the vast amount of food being littered across country

Sky News

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:32:00 +0100
Tate brothers arrested in Miami on UK extradition request over rape and sex trafficking charges
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US on an extradition request from the UK after prosecutors said they were bringing further charges against them.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:56:00 +0100
The Open: Final day of major at Royal Birkdale

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0100
Counter terror police investigating threat to Islamic event charge man with weapons offences
Police say a man has been charged with weapons offences as they continue their investigation into a suspected threat to an Islamic event in Suffolk last week.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:53:00 +0100
Thames Water lenders plot legal fight with Burnham over nationalisation
The group of investors engaged in a rescue bid for Thames Water are plotting a multibillion pound legal battle with Andy Burnham's new government if it forcibly nationalises Britain's biggest water company.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0100
Josh Kerr breaks 27-year-old mile record in front of packed London stadium
British runner Josh Kerr has broken the 27-year-old world record for the mile in front of a sell-out crowd in London.

UK BBC

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:55:06 GMT
Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge
A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:08:17 GMT
Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10?
When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:17:07 GMT
Andrew Tate and brother arrested in US after more charges laid against them in UK
The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:47:59 GMT
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:41:55 GMT
Woman killed while asleep with baby ‘was my world’, sister says
Kirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her baby and husband, leaves behind a 'devastated' family in India.

UK Daily Express

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:54:00 +0100
'I saw Prince Harry hours before meeting with King Charles - he made his feelings clear'
A royal expert has revealed the surprising detail she noticed about Prince Harry shortly before a significant family moment

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:51:00 +0100
Beautiful small seaside town dubbed 'St Tropez of England' that's beloved by the royals
Britain's "St Tropez of England" is facing an affordable housing crisis as soaring property prices force young families out of one of Cornwall's most desirable seaside villages.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:23:00 +0100
World’s top 10 most liveable cities revealed - and it’s awful news for the UK
No cities in the UK made the top 10.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:22:00 +0100
BBC bias row explodes as 10-part Brexit series interviews just one Leave campaigner
Campaign group News-Watch found the documentary ignored Brexit's benefits

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:22:00 +0100
New HMRC rule could see £100 boost for people born before this date
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reportedly expected to take action over the cost of living.

UK Independent

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:14:55 GMT
Andy Burnham can slash energy bills by £200 a year with these policies, says Octopus Energy founder
Octopus energy has urged the upcoming prime minister to overhaul the market

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:59:09 GMT
Andy Burnham latest: Labour leader to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme and focus on bills and cost of living
Mr Burnham has promised to be a leader in ‘all places’ as Britain’s next prime minister

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:47:23 GMT
Jingye Group demands compensation over British Steel nationalisation
UK took control of British Steel in 2025 after Jingye Group considered closing Scunthorpe plant

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:06:47 GMT
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan arrested in Miami over 38 new criminal charges in UK
A lawyer for the brothers called the charges ‘madness’ and denied the Tates had participated in any wrongdoing

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:15:52 GMT
Burnham plots Ed Miliband Foreign Office shake-up as he readies policy blitz for first day as PM
Exclusive: Ed Miliband now widely expected to get the foreign secretary job as Labour sources tell The Independent that Team Burnham has been discussing major reform of the FCDO and a ‘roadmap’ back to spending 0.7 per cent of GDP on overseas aid

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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