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.

Mr Markle, 81, underwent a three-hour operation on Wednesday to remove his left foot and lower leg after a blood clot cut off circulation and the limb turned black.

The three-bed home, situated at Little Downham, near Ely in Cambridge, features a 1,500ft-long garden.

This has been an eventful year for me, writes SARAH VINE. But if my memoir has taught me anything, it's that the truth really can set you free. Honesty, it seems, really is the best policy.

The actor, 92, was surrounded by his three grandchildren as he accepted the honour from his longtime friend Vin Diesel at the glitzy event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Vine suffers from androgenic alopecia, a genetic condition commonly known as male pattern baldness, although it can affect both men and women.

A huge fire ripped through a petrol station in Hampshire with cars engulfed in dramatic moments caught on camera - a man has since been arrested on suspicion of arson

A lot of us confess to 'revenge giving' which is handing someone a less generous, less thoughtful, or deliberately underwhelming gift in response to receiving a disappointing present in the past

A car has crashed into the central reservation of the M6 between junctions 4a for the M42 and 5 for Castle Bromwich, Castle Vale and Sutton Coldfield, traffic agencies have reported

The boy, whose name is Yafee, was last seen by a family member just after 5pm Newham on Deember 4 - police say 'with every hour that passes we are becoming increasingly worried'

Thomas Markle Sr, 81, is stable in intensive care following emergency surgery in Cebu, but the Duchess of Sussex has reportedly not made contact with her estranged father

Iran's capital is counting down to "day zero" - the day the water runs out and the taps run dry.

It's a debate that has raged since the end of the COVID pandemic but, despite regulatory scrutiny, it's fair to say there's been no clear answer to accusations that UK drivers pay over the odds for fuel.

All flights have been halted at Edinburgh Airport due to an IT issue affecting its air traffic control provider.

Four people have been killed in the latest US strike on an alleged drug boat amid growing unease at the legality of the attacks.

Which global leader has been the most frequent visitor to the Oval Office during Donald Trump's first year back in power?

The strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers.

Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

The Home Office says the group are among 171 riders arrested over seven days in November in a national "enforcement blitz".

Two people were arrested on Thursday before 200 homes were evacuated.

Police officers and firefighters rushed to the scene.

Morrisons has announced a major change it will make at its tills in December, aimed at helping certain customers in its stores.

Motorists heading to the international airport could face delays.

In a tense meeting with Justice Secretary David Lammy, the father of a teenage girl assaulted by an asylum seeker expressed his struggle with forgiveness.

The Ajax armoured vehicle programme faces a critical juncture as safety concerns escalate, leaving the future of this £5 billion project hanging in the balance.

The 11 signatories, some of whom have survived death camps, called on the Clacton MP to admit whether he subjected his classmates to antisemitic abuse

This UK-wide inventory aims to recognise traditions passed down through generations

The drive comes as part of efforts to deter those coming to the country illegally

People praised Skipton’s range of shops, its high street and nearby green space

Laxmikant Patel’s decision to virtually disinherit two of his children was explained by a ‘growing mistrust’