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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, 28 Dec 2025 09:56:12 GMTFormer Veganuary champion quits to run meat-eating campaign - saying vegan dogma is 'damaging' to goal of reducing animal suffering
Toni Vernelli, 54, spent decades campaigning against animal cruelty and was head of communications at Veganuary for almost six years.
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:32:36 GMTWhy £40million Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown is shunning Hollywood to run an animal rescue charity on a remote farm in Georgia: CAROLINE GRAHAM
Far from celebrating the end of Stranger Things at a celebrity bash, Millie plans to mark the closing of this chapter in her life on her farm in rural Georgia, surrounded by her rescue animals.
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:34:12 GMTThe real Marty Supreme... The table tennis titan whose true story was even wilder than the Timothee Chalamet biopic: ALISON BOSHOFF
When Marty Supreme was released in UK cinemas on Boxing Day, it marked the culmination of a project that began in 2018 and is tipped smash the box office and earn its star his first best actor Oscar.
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:32:54 GMTDeath rates in hybrids 'three times higher than petrol cars' as road safety experts call for inquiry
A total of 122 people died in hybrid car crashes last year, compared with 777 in accidents involving petrol cars, according to Department for Transport figures analysed by The Mail on Sunday.
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:31:58 GMTThe 93-year-old royal stalwart who says she's the inspiration for Downton Abbey's Lady Mary
The 93-year-old former royal confidante has now laid bare one of her own - and admitted she is the real-life inspiration for Lady Mary Crawley in the hit ITV series Downton Abbey.
Daily Star
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:57:55 +0000UK's highest pub feels 'like going back in time' — and costs £100k to run
The Tan Hill Inn in Richmond, North Yorkshire, is the highest pub in the UK and is completely self-sufficient, with no cables or pipes connecting it to the grid — costing the landlord thousands to keep it running
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:23:40 +0000Horror final moments of boy, 10, who was decapitated on world's tallest water slide
Caleb Schwab, 10, died when he struck a metal support beam after the raft became airborne on the Verruckt water slide at Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas City
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:09:25 +0000Bizarre custody photo shows swindler suspect flashing bum and knickers
Cops released an image with her eyes blacked out, but it was the shot from behind that grabbed the media attention after it exposed her bum and knickers through her leggings
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 07:43:04 +0000Paramedic lied to get day off but was snapped putting up Christmas decorations
Natalie Twomey told bosses she could not come work because her sister's health had "deteriorated" but staff soon uncovered photos that blew her cover shortly afterwards
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 04:31:08 +0000New Year's is cancelled: Cities around the world axe end-of-year parties after credible terror threat
Cities across the globe are now cancelling plans and dumping parties as a result.
Sky News
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:21:00 +0000Why Putin has not shifted his position on Ukraine - and what that means for Trump as he prepares to meet Zelenskyy
Amid the forward momentum, it's telling that Trump touched the brakes.
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 21:11:00 +0000The harsh reality of life in Gaza under US-backed ceasefire
Warning: This article contains images and descriptions some people may find distressing
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:29:00 +0000State of emergency declared in New York as US storm disrupts thousands of flights
A powerful winter storm has disrupted one of the busiest travel weekends of the year in New York City and northeastern US.
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 22:56:00 +0000Murder investigation launched after death of man punched outside village pub
Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a 66-year-old man six days after he was punched outside a village pub.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:49:00 +0000Afghan veterans should be allowed to plug recruitment gaps in British Army, campaigners say
An Afghan special forces veteran trained in the UK who was left homeless after resettling here following the Taliban takeover is pleading with the government to allow him and his former colleagues to join the British Army.
UK BBC
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 22:35:46 GMTUK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
The Home Office says Kinshasa has failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal immigrants and foreign national offenders.
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 06:46:15 GMTStarmer criticised for welcoming Egyptian activist
Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:47:34 GMTUK to offer military 'gap year' to boost recruitment
The paid 12-month course is aimed at under-25s, with plans for the scheme to grow to 1,000 young people a year.
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:47:17 GMTTreasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m
The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:51:39 GMTGordon Ramsay's daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty
The celebrity chef says he "couldn't be a prouder dad" as his 25-year-old daughter ties the knot at Bath Abbey.
UK Daily Express
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:48:00 +0000Young Brits to be offered a paid 'gap year' military training in push for recruits
Government officials hope to grow the scheme to over 1,000 young people "subject to interest".
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:35:00 +0000Horror in quiet street as man, 37, dies after ‘assault’ in UK city
Police confirmed Colm Marcus Boston, 37, died on Boxing Day.
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:33:00 +0000Beer rules for 2026 that UK drinkers may want to know about
Here's all you need to know about higher prices and some lower alcohol content
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:29:00 +0000Doctor told by council to prove he saved woman’s life to avoid parking ticket
A council spokesman said evidence is "essential to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance".
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:20:00 +0000Ed Miliband declares World War 3 on UK - doing more damage than Vladimir Putin ever will
A key aim in any war is to destroy the enemy's industrial base.
UK Independent
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:55:48 GMTUK weather: Will it snow in the New Year? Temperatures set to dip next week
Wintry hazards are possible for the new year
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:03:31 GMTMeghan and Harry lose 11th publicist in five years as communications chief steps down
The couple’s Archewell Philanthropies is reported to be making redundancies
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 07:30:51 GMTLung cancer warning for foods which make up ‘half the average diet’ after new study
A study linked ultra-processed foods to 32 harmful health effects including a higher risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, adverse mental health and early death
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 07:20:15 GMTHundreds attend Boxing Day hunt despite being told they are ‘not welcome’
The wildlife presenter said the annual event was ‘ethically and morally bankrupt’
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT‘My family has been left in limbo for 25 years. I need to know what happened to my daughter’
More than 25 years after Carmel Fenech disappeared, her family are no closer to knowing what happened to her. Harriette Boucher reports on their enduring search for answers and their refusal to give up hope
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