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 week ago I inquired online from London into the possibility of a whiter smile at a Turkish dental clinic in Istanbul. Within 30 minutes a sales rep was urging me to 'hurry before prices rise'.

The only unknown about next Thursday's elections in England, Scotland and Wales is whether it will be a terrible day for Labour or a truly historic awful one. My money is on the latter.

She was first introduced to the world almost 15 years ago: a delicate newborn nestled in her mother's arms, her besotted older brothers surrounding her.

In a speech in Manchester, Zack Polanski pledged to tear up Margaret Thatcher's anti-strike laws which finally brought militant unions to heel in the 1980s.

Industry bosses fear complex new labelling rules they will have to adopt under the EU's 'Breakfast Directive' will push up prices and force them to throw away honey.

WARNING, DISTRESSRING CONTENT: The Colt family were found living in isolation in the hills of Boorowa after four generations of inbreeding went virtually unnoticed

Last night Peter Kay's gig descended into 'chaos' as the comedian was bundled off stage at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham and police arresting a 19-year-old who is still reportedly in custody

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Kaylee Muthart became a world famous survivor of drug addiction in February 2018 when she entered a psychotic state and brutally blinded herself

More than a dozen former employees from Zorro Ranch have been interviewed by investigators as part of a New Mexico sex trafficking investigation and criminal probe into the activities of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

Britain's sea-based nuclear deterrent faces a "decapitation strike" risk, as destroying just two Scottish bases could leave the UK's entire fleet unable to rearm

The European Union's trade chair has hit back at Donald Trump after he announced plans to increase tariffs on vehicles exported to the US.

A 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of a bomb hoax offence after a Peter Kay show in Birmingham was evacuated.

Two teenagers are in hospital with knife injuries after a "large-scale" street fight involving 30 young people erupted in Southend, Essex.

A crowd has rioted outside a hospital in Australia where a man accused of killing a five-year-old was being treated.

A man has been charged with several offences following a car bomb attack outside a police station in Northern Ireland.

The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.

British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.

A teenage man remains in custody and police say no items of a suspicious nature were found.

Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome.

Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after a car crashed into the Study Preparatory School in July 2023.

Brits with holidays booked could face disruption.

The family business will close all of its shops.

The huge brawl erupted on the seaside town's high street.

Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge from Wes Streeting following an alleged leaked plot backed by dozens of MPs.

Making huge mortgage savings does not always rely on switching lenders or increasing your salary.

The comedian’s show was abandoned at the Utilita Arena on Friday over reports of a ‘suspicious bag’

A former industrial powerhouse and part of one of the Labour party’s most loyal regions, St Helens could be falling into Nigel Farage’s hands, as Dan Haygarth finds out

His comments come after Zack Polanski suggested Mr Trump’s golf courses should be stripped from him using international sanctions

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and sunshine are expected throughout the country over the bank holiday weekend

The prime minister called on marchers who hear chants of ‘globalise the Intifada’ to stop and ask themselves ‘why am I not calling this out?’