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UK prisons: overcrowding and reoffending – is the system broken?
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. 


UK care homes face ban on recruiting staff from overseas
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. 


Bradford Kashmiris on India-Pakistan conflict
The events in Kashmir have ramifications here in the UK, not least in Bradford, where more than a quarter of people identify as Pakistani. 


Reform out to dismantle UK diversity programmes
We report from Doncaster where the council is now controlled by Reform.


How significant was the Sycamore Gap tree?
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.

Daily Mail

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:58:52 GMT
Iran kills two in fresh missile strike on Abu Dhabi as oil prices climb - live updates 
LIVE UPDATES: Follow the Daily Mail's coverage of the US-Israel war with Iran as Tehran dismisses a US plan to end the conflict and vows to defend itself as chaos breaks out across Middle East.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:56:28 GMT
How Martin Clunes has been supported by TV power player wife Philippa Braithwaite and their anti-nepo baby daughter after escaping a 'rotten marriage'
While Martin is undeniably talented in his own right, it's with the help of his incredibly successful wife, Philippa Braithwaite, that he has been able to dominate the industry.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:50:23 GMT
The 10 most reliable used cars aged between three and 15 years-old revealed - is yours on the list?
The most reliable used cars have been revealed by Warrantywise. These are the top 10 models - and there's a lot of small, affordable cars on the list.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:48:15 GMT
Friend of 20 years who 'betrayed' William at the height of his rift with Harry - and why he cut contact: ALISON BOSHOFF answers YOUR questions in the Palace Confidential newsletter
Prince William felt betrayed by his long-term friend and ITV broadcaster Tom Bradby after the journalist appeared to join team Sussex, according to a new royal book.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:30:36 GMT
Inside Yorkshire's poshest hotel - where you can pay £3,000 a night for 10 personal staff, pillow menus and a Royal Suite so beautiful it brings guests to tears
Grantley Hall, located in Ripon, North Yorkshire, is a 17th century manor house that exudes luxury and elegance.

Daily Star

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:28:13 +0000
Two killed and more injured as falling debris from ballistic missile hits people in Abu Dhabi
According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office two people have been killed and three more injured after the country's air defence systems shot down a ballistic missile from Iran

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:17:15 +0000
Santander makes announcement to all 14 million customers as it makes huge change
Santander UK has announced Andy Booth as its new Head of Retail and Business Banking, with David Morris and Gail Russell also joining the executive team. A statement has been released

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Nuclear expert on two crucial things to do at home if there's a nuclear attack
With global tensions rising and multiple conflicts involving nuclear-armed countries, a nuclear science professor has shared crucial preparedness advice in case of a nuclear strike

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:18:52 +0000
Prince Harry and Meghan issue 'reckoning' statement and claim 'the truth has been heard'
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have welcomed a US jury verdict which found Meta and Google liable for childhood social media addiction, with £4.4 million in damages recommended

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Tinder launches face verification tech to stop scammers and AI bots duping daters
Tinder is launching Face Check - a mandatory face scanner which they say will help ensure you' get what you expect when you go out on a date

Sky News

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000
I was shocked by what I saw on streets of Britain's second city
Birmingham has been a Labour city for the past 14 years - but come 7 May, that could all change.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:07:00 +0000
Starmer: 'Far-fetched' to link McSweeney phone theft to Mandelson files
Sir Keir Starmer has said it is “a little bit far-fetched” to suggest the theft of Morgan McSweeney’s phone was linked to the release of files relating to Lord Mandelson.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:29:00 +0000
Rent costs hit new record
More people in the UK are renting, and they're paying a growing share of their income to do so.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:54:00 +0000
Starmer warns Travelodge boss after hotel sex attack
Sir Keir Starmer has personally written to Travelodge's CEO and warned she must "seriously engage with MPs" over concerns about women's safety.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0000
'The floodgates are open': Harry and Meghan welcome result of landmark social media trial
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said "the floodgates are open" for more legal cases against tech giants after Google and Meta were found liable for a woman's social media addiction in a landmark lawsuit.

UK BBC

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:03:55 GMT
British forces will be able to board Russian shadow fleet ships in UK waters
The move will "starve Putin's war machine", Starmer says as he arrives in Finland for a military summit.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:51:16 GMT
CO2 plant to reopen in Iran war contingency plan
The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:33:25 GMT
NS&I set to pay millions to customers over misplaced funds
The government-backed bank has been accused of a series of errors, including not paying bereaved families money that was rightfully theirs.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:45:43 GMT
Peers defy government by pushing for UK social media ban for under-16s
The government is consulting on whether the UK should follow Australia by introducing a ban.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:49 GMT
Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war
The UK giant is optimistic but chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.

UK Daily Express

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:42:00 +0000
Sky News issues breaking Keir Starmer alert - PM has sparked fury again
Sky News was paused for a breaking news alert as Sir Keir Starmer took questions from reporters.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:55:00 +0000
Iceland brings back mega £10 deal in 976 UK stores
Iceland has revealed its £10 mega deal is back, and customers can save money on over 150 items.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:33:00 +0000
Labour lacks 'backbone to deport' 37,000 asylum seekers in taxpayer housing for a year
37,000 asylum seekers are stuck in taxpayer housing for over a year as Labour is accused of lacking the 'backbone to deport' - with total numbers over 107,000.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:23:00 +0000
NS&I warning as taxpayers set to be hit with £400m bill
Pensions minister Torsten Bell is due to update the House of Commons on Thursday and is said to be furious at the scale of the failures.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:57:00 +0000
M4 traffic: Vehicle fire sparks rush hour chaos with huge delays
Emergency services rushed to the scene following the incident.

UK Independent

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:54:14 GMT
Animal park euthanises entire wolf pack after vicious infighting
The measure was described as an ‘absolute last resort’

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:42:32 GMT
Starmer says it is ‘far-fetched’ to suggest McSweeney phone theft linked to Mandelson files
His former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney’s phone was stolen last year

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:38:36 GMT
Why was Peter Mandelson arrested and what is his history with Labour and Starmer?
The Labour grandee has held some of the most senior roles in British politics

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:36:14 GMT
Former market trader couple in court fight with son-in-law over £10m textiles empire
Natalie Berg built up textiles chain Fabric Land over five decades after starting out in 1971 as a simple market trader

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:30:34 GMT
Wes Streeting urges voters to give Starmer a chance and insists he does not want him ousted
The health secretary, who has long been seen as a potential challenger to the prime minister, urged the public to ‘give the guy a chance’

UK Telegraph

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:49 GMT
Ambulance strike dates: When they are and what to do if you need emergency help

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:17:55 GMT
Mass flight cancellations at Heathrow as temperatures plunge to lowest in a decade

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:44 GMT
Nurses strike: Dates of NHS walkouts and which areas are affected

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:17 GMT
Teachers strikes: When will they take place, will all schools close and what will be disrupted?

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:49:32 GMT
Police hunt hit-run driver after six people hurt in North London crash

UK Times

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