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.

Reformer drug dealer Janice Nix is back in prison after finally being convicted of killing her five-year-old stepdaughter, Andrea, in 1978. Police said Nix 'thought she got away with it'.

The show features major cast members including Matt Smith , Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans and Fabien Frankel.

Internet sleuths suggested the identity of the woman to be the wife of a billionaire Trump ally that frequents Camp David.

Hossein Mohmoudi, 35, was found guilty of the attack last week despite arguing that his short penis and obesity meant he was unable to have sex.

The Olympian asserted that he did nothing wrong and told the Daily Mail that the Trump administration is trying to pin the blame of the Reflecting Pool's condition on vandals.

Jamie Varley, who along with his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley subjected their adopted son Preston Davey to months of sickening abuse, has reportedly been labelled a 'flight risk'

Ardi Balliu, 27, from Northampton, was on a Marbella holiday when he and a friend headed to beauty spot Calo d'es Moro in Santanyi, Mallorca — he dived into the water and did not come back up

A number of travel companies have collapsed into liquidation in recent months, leading to flight cancellations and staff redundancies

David Hunter has failed in his attempt to overturn his conviction for a callous murder on a crime gang rival - after saying he was only in Ireland for a UB40 gig

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Child murderer Jamie Varley and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley completed the purchase of the property and began building what appeared to be a fresh start

Backtracking on the UK's electric vehicle plans would blow the government's much feted climate target by 13% in a worst-case scenario, according to new analysis shared exclusively with Sky News.

Wowcher has apologised for a promotional email that appeared to mock a crocodile attack on a three-year-old boy at a zoo.

The driver who died in a train crash near Bedford in which 100 people were injured has been named as Shaun Burton, who was 60-years old.

A girl and two boys have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenager who was stabbed to death in south London.

A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force and will now last through to Thursday.

Staff member who raised concerns about nursery worker Nathan Bennett was "ignored" for months.

The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.

Shaun Burton's family say they are devastated, while a union leader calls his death "heartbreaking".

A topless man can be seen driving erratically in Edinburgh before abandoning his car and attacking a black man and a delivery rider.

Councils in England have gained a new power to tackle unsafe housing.

Long delays are expected.

What sporting events do you believe should be free to watch in the UK?

Those who don't like the heat will be pleased to learn when it looks like super high temperatures will drop this week

Jamie Varley is having a 'tough time' in jail, a source says

Tearful PM embraces his wife as says leading country was ‘proudest moment’ of his life

Sir Keir took office in July 2024 following a landslide victory at the general election, but has since overseen a massive decline in popularity for the government as discontent with his leadership grew

The Makerfield by-election winner has spoken out on income tax, stamp duty and more – so what might change?

What could happen in a Labour leadership contest and when a new prime minister would take office

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to announce his resignation timetable