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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

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:59:53 GMT
Britain's most beautiful hidden holiday spots as summer weather creeps in - including the 'slice of Italy in North Wales' and the 'Hawaii of the North'
We've all heard of the Cotswolds and other big name destinations across the UK. But what about the untouched gems and hidden havens in the country?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:56:11 GMT
Trump tells JD Vance to find a way out of Iran war as vice president prepares to fly to Pakistan for peace talks: Live updates
LIVE: Read the Daily Mail's coverage of the crisis in the Middle East as Donald Trump tells JD Vance to find a way out of the war against Iran, ahead of the vice president's trip to Pakistan

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:51:16 GMT
Ed Miliband's 'mad dash' to Net Zero is blamed for OpenAI shelving a multi- billion-pound investment into Britain
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, said soaring energy prices as well as red tape were behind the decision to pause its Stargate UK project.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:25:22 GMT
Tajikistan national is found guilty of attempted rape and sexual assault of girl, 13, after trying to chat to her on train using phone translator app
Abdulmanon Aliev, 50, approached the child on the train from Southend, Essex, to London on June 16 last year.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:23:51 GMT
Dubai royal's ex-wife sobs as she reveals he's won custody battle over their three daughters and court has ordered police to 'snatch' her children using 'coercive force'
Zeynab Javadli said the Dubai courts have ordered police to snatch back her children and deliver them to Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Daily Star

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:27:45 +0000
Man in his 70s sexually assaulted and robbed of Rolex after woman offered 'services'
Thames Valley Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a robbery and sexual assault of a man in his 70s after he was approached by a woman offering cleaning services

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:07:47 +0000
Nepresso launches weird new coffee flavours – including Marmite and avocado
We're a nation of people willing to experiment with bold flavours, and there are none bolder than Nespresso's new range which features pickle brine, Marmite and custard

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
NASA Artemis 2 splashdown time in UK and how to watch live as mission ends
The Artemis 2 mission is set to end with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, with the US Navy preparing to recover the Orion spacecraft and its four astronauts on Saturday

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:28:56 +0000
Brave university student 'tried to save friend's life' in Primrose Hill stabbing
AJ, believed to be studying economics at Nottingham University, was reportedly stabbed in the hand and back as he fought to save his friend Finbar Sullivan in an attack at a popular park

Thu, 9 Apr 2026 21:45:47 +0000
Woman leaves boyfriend after 'winning' lottery jackpot – then it all went wrong
A woman who allegedly fled with what she thought was a €500,000 (£435,400) winning scratchcard to avoid sharing it with her partner was left empty‑handed after officials found it had been misread and was actually worthless.

Sky News

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Multimillion-pound push to transform 'broken' UK military is a 'fiasco'
A multimillion-pound push by the defence secretary to transform how the UK rearms and fights is a "fiasco", with too much focus on changing structures instead of preparing for war, according to interviews and conversations with a dozen defence source...

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:13:00 +0100
Russia and Ukraine to hold 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter
President Putin and President Zelenskyy have said their countries will hold a 32-hour ceasefire over the Orthodox Easter weekend.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0100
Farage 'leading culture war' with Kanye comments, Harriet Harman says
Former deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has accused Nigel Farage of "leading a culture war" after his response to the government's decision to bar Kanye West from the UK.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0100
California Schemin': The true story of the Scottish rappers who fooled the industry
The tale of Silibil'n'Brains is the true story of a great lie.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0100
Special relationship on the rocks as Iran war changes how UK sees the US, poll finds
Public opinion in the UK has turned dramatically against the United States in the wake of president Donald Trump's war in Iran, a new poll has revealed.

UK BBC

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:11:34 GMT
'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer
The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:04:32 GMT
EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:54:16 GMT
Ten cases a day - 'blitz courts' could tackle the Crown Court backlog
The scheme, to fast-track cases and to cut the court backlog, is being expanded in England and Wales.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:59:31 GMT
Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:05:32 GMT
Child dies in dog attack, police say
Police remain at the scene in Dormanstown, where one dog was destroyed earlier.

UK Daily Express

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:21:00 +0100
Deadly driving loophole that killed pensioner – double-standard for foreigners must end
It's illogical, unfair and in this case utterly tragic.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:29:00 +0100
M6 traffic LIVE: Emergency services swarm street after horror crash as drivers face delays
The crash involved two vehicles, police confirmed.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:18:00 +0100
Man in his 70s sexually assaulted in broad daylight in Aylesbury before Rolex snatched
The suspect has been described as a woman in her 20s or 30s.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:59:00 +0100
UK pet shop collapses into administration - in business for 27 years
The company has grown into a 'trusted destination' for pet products.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:07:00 +0100
Angela Rayner declares war - she has a secret plan to bring Britain to its knees
Iran holds the world to ransom. Russian subs prowl the English Channel. China menaces. What does Labour do?

UK Independent

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:34:25 GMT
Inverness wages war on seagulls after ‘coordinated attacks on children’ at Easter egg hunt
A council is launching a pilot programme to tackle a worsening problem with seagulls in the Scottish city

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:21:19 GMT
Tony Blair calls for more North Sea drilling to protect UK from economic shocks exposed by Iran war
Former prime minister’s think tank says Labour should back Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:53:18 GMT
RSPB reveals fatal reason why you should take down bird feeders this summer
The charity is raising the alarm over the risk to the UK’s starling and greenfinch populations

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:48:03 GMT
Rain and severe gales to hit UK this weekend as sunny spell ends
Showers and coastal gales come after one of the warmest April days on record

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:42:42 GMT
London nightlife crisis sees iconic clubs close as costs soar and drinking habits change
Simply offering after-hours alcohol to younger generations no longer appeals as partygoers are now seeking immersive experiences

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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