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.

Millions of savers are at risk of plunging their loved ones into a bureaucratic nightmare when they die as a result of new rules taking effect next spring.

Three women who served as jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have opened up about their decision to find the mother-of-three not guilty of murder before one holdout juror forced a mistrial.

He grew up the son of a model and engineer in Pretoria, South Africa, before heading to the University of Pennsylvania, then Stanford where he started his fabled career in tech.

Buckingham Palace on Monday released a letter of 'guidance' on the monarch's behalf, confirming the couple were not returning to the UK as working royals.

Ed Miliband insisted he was 'proud' of the Government's ban on trade with West Bank settlements despite a wave of anger.

It has been 14 years since 'sugar daddy' killer Sharon Swinhoe brutally murdered a pensioner who was infatuated by her and one detective has now reflected on the horrific case in an ITV documentary

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly been left 'a little surprised' by King Charles' recent letter and sources say they would prefer to be given another title after their return to the UK

A NATS air traffic control system issue caused travel chaos at UK airports on Tuesday, with 1,300 flights cancelled and tens of thousands of passengers caught up in the disruption

The UK imposed sanctions on individuals and entities involved in Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank, with US President Donald Trump not pushing back on the decision after being briefed in advance

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly given just two minutes' notice before King Charles released a letter clarifying their non-working royal status

A man has been charged following the deaths of two cyclists in Kent.

There is mounting concern over the impact of intensifying hostilities in the Middle East on the global economy, as oil prices topped $100 a barrel again.

Drinking "very hot" drinks can increase the chances of developing oesophageal cancer, the largest study of its kind has warned.

Denmark's foreign minister has criticised a "completely inappropriate" social post by Donald Trump appearing to show Greenland and Iceland as part of the US. 

The US has revealed plans to outlaw imports of Canadian alcoholic drinks as part of an escalation of their trade war.

Four victims describe being targeted by criminals and then not being taken seriously by the authorities.

PC Matthew Blades' family say he brought light and laughter into every room.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.

Annabelle Boucher wants the law changed after she paid thousands to divorce her coercive ex-husband.

The comedian and Celebrity Traitors win big - see a full list of winners and nominees from the 26th edition of the awards.

The popular homeware brand is closing its doors at its first ever UK location

Sir David Attenborough has used his speech at the National Television Awards to tell the public that we need to 'repair the planet'.

The UK must slash its dependence on foreign-made food, the NFU boss has warned.

A senior Tory MP warned the Special Forces are 'well below strength'

The Clarkson's Farm star confirmed his diagnosis earlier this year.

Two men were carrying spray paint, glue, and a red boiler suit when they were accosted by police at the Cotswold estate

A man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s were killed in the crash

Will Mcllory says no women will be employed in any of his branches

A civil war erupted within the party after Tim Montgomerie was suspended last month

The famous stately home has featured in several high-profile films including the 2005 superhero movie