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.

A spokesperson for the EA said the arrests were part of an ongoing investigation and that both men have been released on bail.

Great Ormond Street Hospital (Gosh) released a review on Thursday into the actions of Yaser Jabbar, who treated hundreds of children from 2017 to 2022.

AI chatbots are far more likely to source their answers to questions about the news from Left-wing sources like the Guardian and BBC, according to a think tank.

Jaysley Beck, 19, was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire on December 15, 2021, after complaining about the behaviour of her male colleague.

Edwin Morrison, who turns 81 next month, allegedly attacked the vulnerable victim and then demanded her purse in her own home in Manchester on Tuesday.

Telecoms firms have been ordered to ensure emergency alert systems are ready as Chinese rocket debris re-enters Earth's atmosphere on Friday – as officials outline how likely it is to smash into Britain

The Co-op is to open 18 stores in the next few months, the supermarket has announced. The retail investment will be a mix of new stores and outlets reopening after refurbishment, ranging from Sussex to Stirling.

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

US President Donald Trump has warned his country's long-time ally that strengthening ties with China would be a 'dangerous' move for PM Keir Starmer

The one-year-old tragically died days after being taken to hospital with serious injuries

The broken banks of the Limpopo River are now faint snaking lines in a vast sea of brown, stagnant water that stretches out in every direction.

Northeast Syria is rapidly changing hands, and with it the country's fragile balance of power.

Two British Army officers are to face a court martial after being charged over the handling of a case of sexual assault on 19-year-old soldier Jaysley Beck.

Eleanor Dalley didn't think she'd live to see 50 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019.

A man has been charged with impersonating an FBI agent after he turned up to a New York jail claiming to have a court order to release Luigi Mangione, authorities have said. 

The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.

Gunner Beck, 19, was found dead at her barracks at Larkhill camp in Wiltshire in 2021. She had complained she had been sexually assaulted.

Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research.

The Environment Agency says the arrests are a "vital step" into the Kidlington dump investigation.

Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.

Motorway camera footage shows traffic at a virtual standstill on the busy UK motorway.

The Prime Minister is besieged on all sides. Jokers to the left, clowns to the right, and he's stuck in the middle with who exactly?

Expert explains households 'overlooking completely legitimate ways' to get tax relief as deadline looms

Detectives believe the man in the image may have information that could help their investigation.

An inquest into Gunner Beck's death later found that the incident and the Army's failure to take appropriate action "more than minimally" contributed to her death.

Former Labour leader calls on government to do more to protect music venues

US president Donald Trump has warned ‘massive armada’ of American forces building up in the Middle East

PM met Chinese president on Thursday as he made case for ‘more sophisticated’ relationship between two nations

Michael Gwilliam was suffering from ‘insane delusions’ when he drew up his will, judge rules

The teenage killer of Leo Ross gave a false account of finding the schoolboy already injured, police bodycam video shows.