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.

In the end, the relentless kow-towing, the buttering up of his massive ego, the effusive praise to feed his insatiable narcissism, the knee-jerk genuflection to cater to his whims - it's all come to nothing.

The US President's letter to Jonas Gahr Støre again demanded Denmark hand him control of Greenland for security reasons.

The Conservative MP's move, billed by his aides as 'the biggest defection story Reform has ever had (and likely ever will be)', received a cool reception from those already in Nigel Farage's party.

The personal trainer, 39, has been dating the culinary whizz, 53, for two years and they now look set to tie the knot despite him previously vowing never to get married.

Jerry Kunkler, the landlord of Moonrakers Inn in Pewsey, Wiltshire, since 1981, painted the England flag on his pub in 2016 ahead of the Club World Cup.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will speak to the nation following his comments against US President Donald Trump's threat to add a 10% tariff on all goods until a Greenland deal is made

The Brit has been reported missing in Thailand as his loved ones launch a desperate plea since he hasn't been in contact for two weeks since landing in the capital

The Church of Satan has unveiled its new website dedicated to DaddyBaphy, the enigmatic, modern Baphomet and official “resident demon”, promising dark digital delights

Police had managed to find the suspect with copious amounts of drugs, before he tried to make a getaway but ended up causing a major traffic accident in the process

As the UK continues to recover from the effects of Storm Goretti earlier this month, the Met Office has confirmed that the unsettled weather will not be going away any time soon

Sir Keir Starmer had wanted this week to get on with his "cost of living tour" of the country to tap into voters' concerns in this all-important election year.

Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join a US-led "Peace Council" for Gaza, the Kremlin has said.

The Speaker of the US House of Representatives has said he wished America had been able to acquire the London site slated for a controversial Chinese "super embassy".

Senegal have secured a second Africa Cup of Nations title after beating hosts Morocco 1-0 thanks to a Pape Gueye extra-time winner during what was a chaotic final.

Robert Jenrick claims he told Kemi Badenoch to kick former prime minister Liz Truss out of the Conservative Party because of her "cackhanded" mini budget.

An international trial involving 1,000 volunteers will aim to detect biomarkers associated with the condition.

A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.

His defection comes days after former shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick joined Reform.

Christian Marot was 19 when he sent his short film to Sir David and to his surprise he got a reply.

The MPs says the UK "risks being left behind" if it does not adopt a ban similar to one in Australia.

The days are getting longer after the Winter Solstice

Pharmacist shares essential prevention and treatment tips as hospital cases surge 57% in one week

One lane was shut down following the incident.

Doctors later concluded his symptoms were exaggerated or fabricated and allowed the case to proceed with the sex offender thrown in jail at 84.

A number of UK businesses have had to call in administrators of late, with employees at risk of losing their jobs.

It comes just days after Robert Jenrick quit the Tories to join Nigel Farage’s ranks, launching a blistering attack on his former party

Seven high-profile names are taking legal action against Associated Newspapers Limited

Global growth is projected at 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027

Sir Keir Starmer’s time in office has been characterised by a string of humiliating U-turns

The Duke of Sussex is joined by Sir Elton John, his husband David Furnish and actress Liz Hurley in taking legal action