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.

On Friday morning Reform chairman Lee Anderson took to X to hail his party's victory in Thursday's Harraby South (Cumberland) Council by-election.

Backin the good old days before Megxit, the Sussexes and the Waleses were dubbed the 'Fab Four'. Fresh, good-looking, in tune with the younger generation.

When a box containing Sophie Ashton's first pack of Wegovy pills arrived on her doorstep, the 39-year-old felt a flicker of hope. Finally, she thought, here was a way to control her weight.

Iranian cyber terrorists forced the unnamed facility to be completely closed down while staff battled to bring systems back online, in the first and most effective attack of its kind.

Jane Coates said she felt 'incredibly alone' over her fight for justice following the death of Lucy Harrison, 23, who was shot dead by her father Kris Harrison on January 10, 2025, in Texas.

Three minutes after the footage was recorded, a Passat drove onto the A66 in South Bank in the wrong direction. It collided head-on with a marked police car that was traveling the correct way

Mr Burnham - a decades-long season ticket holder - had previously said he hoped to be allowed to sit in his own seat in the South Stand, but it is understood this would have posed a security issue

Maria Leonard Olsen has had an unconventional life and that extends to her romantic relationships. After the breakdown of a long-term relationship, Maria married herself

Constance Marten, 39, has been granted permission to appeal the 14 year prison sentence she received following the death of her baby daughter back in 2023

Baffled Brits have been left stunned at shelves full of festive chocolates, Santas and decorations months before before Decembr 25th

The mother of a 23-year-old British woman who was unlawfully killed after being shot by her father in Texas says she has felt "incredibly alone" and "deserted by the British authorities" throughout her campaign for justice.

Prisoners jailed for violent and sexual offences may be confined to zones of a few miles when they are released.

In a week, up to 40,000 runners will take part in Sydney's Marathon, but a mix-up means they will be handed medals decorated with a German stadium.

Andy Burnham is set to hand mayors new powers to overrule councils and take control of local planning decisions.

After repeated volcanic eruptions near a fishing town in Iceland, two architects are pushing a novel, futuristic way to harness vast lava fields - by turning molten rock into a construction material.

PC Matthew Blades, PC Tom Clough and five young people were killed when a car drove the wrong way on the A66 and struck the police vehicle.

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.

Serious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.

The government says at no point was there a risk to the UK's energy system during the attack in July.

It was reported the car collided with two pedestrians and several other parked and moving vehicles.

CrossCountry Train passengers are facing significant disruption on Sunday.

Residents nearby were advised to keep their windows and doors.

The exact location of the power plant has not been disclosed for security reasons, but it was offline for days.

Latest figures show fire crews dealt with thousands of overweight people trapped in their homes last year

Mayors to overrule councils in order to “call in” decisions on large-scale developments

Exclusive: Climate adaptation project set to be ended two years early, with charity Practical Action criticising the Foreign Office over cuts that will halve UK aid to Bangladesh this year. Nick Ferris reports

The generator was forced to shut down for four days following the cyber attack

The collector has ‘made quite a good return’, Wiltshire auction house says

The prime minister has been urged to bring the UK back into the European Union’s single market. But would it bring economic boosts? Dan Haygarth, Athena Stavrou and Karl Matchett find out.