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.

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: Henry Nowak begged officers to call an ambulance after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, 23, who carried out the murder in Southampton city centre.

Syphilis cases in women have surged over the past decade, with experts warning many infections could be going undiagnosed as symptoms are easily missed.

The princess opened up about Prince Charles's close relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles , stating memorably there were 'three of us in this marriage'.

As his CBeebies alterego Mr Tumble he entertains millions of children every day but Justin Fletcher has long hoped for kids of his own.

Among such stars embracing this lifestyle are movie hardman Jason Statham and his supermodel fiancée Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

A handful of residents remain on the 122-home Ekin Road estate in Cambridge, with all but 14 of the properties earmarked for demolition as youths wreak havoc on vacant homes

The Richard Dunn Sports Centre has been spared from the wrecking ball, but locals hate it and the building's wild recent history has meant the eyesore is a long way from it's beloved past

A body has been found in the search for missing Mackenzie Swift, 11, who vanished after entering the River Don in Mexborough, South Yorkshire, on Saturday during the heatwave

Almost half of Brits said they feel 'out of their depth' discussing football during the World Cup while 60% admitted they're part-time fans

Data released by Police Scotland under Freedom of Information show there were 42 arrests at Edinburgh Airport in 2023, compared to 67 in 2024 and 84 last year as crime soared

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has posted an apology video after the club's "Spygate" scandal, saying: "I am responsible for everything that has happened."

A body has been recovered in the search for an 11-year-old boy who went missing in a river in South Yorkshire.

Six people were killed in a series of shootings believed to have been carried out by a relative who then took his own life when confronted by police.

A majority of UK defence technology firms have suffered financial harm because of a chronic delay in the publication of a government investment plan for defence, a survey has revealed.

When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure.

The family of murdered student Henry Nowak say knife crime should be treated as a "national emergency".

MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

Southampton owner Dragan Solak tells BBC Sport he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the "mistake" the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.

Mackenzie Swift was last seen alive entering the River Don in South Yorkshire on Saturday evening.

Commuters have faced travel chaos as services were suspended on many Tube lines due to strikes by London Underground drivers.

The boy who went missing had last been seen entering the River Don near Mexborough on Saturday evening.

The prosecution said Digwa told a "wicked lie" to officers, claiming the teenager had racially abused him, punched him and knocked off his turban.

The discount supermarket giant is investing £300million into existing stores this year.

The retail veteran said rising costs and regulation are piling pressure on firms, warning smaller businesses face an even tougher challenge.

Former SNP chief executive pleaded guilty to buying thousands of pounds worth of personal items with party funds

The disgraced political figure spent more than £2,000 on designer salt and pepper shakers

Mackenzie Swift entered the River Don on Saturday evening

Mark Nowak is calling on the government to treat knife crime as a national emergency

Chilling footage shows Nowak lying on the floor as he is handcuffed by officers