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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

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:50:03 GMT
The 'Lucky Dip Gang' causing carnage for clicks: After five thugs were killed speeding in the wrong direction on a motorway, GUY ADAMS investigates a sick new trend... and why police aren't even allowed to pursue them
One was there to mourn Alex McCarthy, a 16-year-old member of a Traveller family, who was one of five young men killed in a car crash in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:32:52 GMT
RICHARD KAY: Harry has cast himself as an aggrieved royal outsider like Diana... but there are vital differences between him and his mother he'd be wise to consider
Everywhere you look the influence of one figure overshadows Prince Harry's shock homecoming to Britain. It is there in both the element of surprise and in its breathtaking chutzpah.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:12:52 GMT
Noah's Ark mystery deepens as new scans show boat-shaped formation is more than just rock
A discovery at a site some believe contains the remains of Noah's Ark provides evidence that the formation is not simply a solid mass of rock.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:09:43 GMT
Prince Harry's secret visit to Trump's backyard days before UK return with Meghan was revealed
Under the radar and out of the spotlight, Prince Harry quietly executed a series of meaningful engagements in the United States prior to his return back home to the United Kingdom.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:08:03 GMT
Supreme Court issues bombshell ruling on Trump's sprawling White House ballroom
The Supreme Court has made a major decision on Donald Trump's ballroom.

Daily Star

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:23:54 +0000
BREAKING Multiple deaths after collision between police vehicle and car on major A-road
This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000
'I slept in infamous double murder house and spoke with a victim's ghost'
This week, for her Terrifying Travels column, rock singer and paranormal expert Brocarde is invited to investigate one of America’s most infamous double murders

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:41:04 +0000
Meghan Markle's 'Gentleman role' behind UK return that's making her 'very excited'
The Duchess of Sussex is said to have agreed a move back to the UK and is in advanced talks for a major role in Guy Ritchie’s hit Netflix gangster comedy The Gentlemen.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:14:34 +0000
E.coli fears in four popular snacks sold in UK shops sparks urgent recall
A whole load of lunch bits have been called back to shops as it is feared they could contain bacteria which can cause kidney failure and even be fatal

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Mum transforms from 20st 'blob' into glam size eight after meeting 'action man'
Claire Kelly admitted that she felt like a 'blob' when she met her new ultra-fit Army partner and was inspired to shed more than 10 stone, moving from a size 22 to a size 8

Sky News

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0100
Multiple people have died in crash involving police vehicle
Multiple people have died after a crash involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 near Middlesbrough in the early hours of this morning, Cleveland Police have said.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:09:00 +0100
Canada to match Trump's tariffs 'dollar for dollar' after trade talks collapse
The US has imposed a 50% tariff on $20bn (£14.6bn) worth of goods from Canada, which has vowed to retaliate against its historic ally.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:01:00 +0100
Infantino likes a baldy joke, but fans will see it as bare-faced cheek
He likes a baldy gag, we learned that much.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
The UK has been burning this summer - and things could get much worse
Wildfires are spreading over larger areas, burning for longer and drawing closer to homes, according to analysis of this year's fires by Sky News' Data and Forensics team.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:57:00 +0100
Girl, 6, dies in hospital after her family lost their lives in Shoreham sea tragedy
A girl, whose three family members lost their lives after getting into difficulty in waters off the Sussex coast, has also died.

UK BBC

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:01:37 GMT
Multiple deaths after crash between police vehicle and car
"A number of patients died at the scene", ambulance officials say, after the collision near Middlesbrough.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:17:58 GMT
Girl, 6, dies after family killed in sea off Shoreham
Saja El-Khawas is the fourth person to die after her family got into difficulty in water off West Sussex.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:01:58 GMT
More students planning to live at home for university over 'insane' living costs
Students like Jessica say they worry about missing out on student life, but feel they have no choice but to stay at home.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:37:16 GMT
Advisor O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plans
Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:11:29 GMT
Brief break from rain as sunshine returns for weekend
There will be a break in the rain this weekend as high pressure returns, but more wet weather is in store next week.

UK Daily Express

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:04:00 +0100
Edgware Road LIVE: Incident near station as police flood scene in London
Police have closed off part of the road.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:21:00 +0100
Girl, six, dies in hospital after being pulled from sea alongside family members
Saja El-Khawas died on Friday after the deaths of Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her parents Hassan El-Khawas and Zeina Alayn on Tuesday in Shoreham-by-Sea.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:52:00 +0100
Jet2 issues update for passengers flying from major UK airport
Jet2 has launched an offer following a move made by rival airline easyJet.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0100
Major UK dog food recall issued as pets reportedly go blind – 192 complaints
A dog food brand in the UK has issued a voluntary recall after reports emerged of pets losing their eyesight.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0100
Fury as drug-driving killer who mowed down pensioner handed 'disgusting' sentence
CCTV footage shows the moment Jamie Sutton ploughs into Michael Piper behind the wheel of a grey Audi.

UK Independent

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:52:26 GMT
A66 crash: Multiple people killed after collision between police vehicle and car on Teesside
A police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat were involved in the fatal collision in the early hours of this morning

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:15:23 GMT
The blueprint for Burnham’s plan to ‘rewire Britain’ could be found 700 miles away
Andy Burnham has pledged to ‘rewire’ the UK by moving money and power out of London and into its regions. In Northern Spain, one city might provide the blueprint for how to do so. Dan Haygarth finds out

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:10:18 GMT
What is El Nino – and is climate change making the weather phenomenon worse?
Meteorologists warn El Nino could contribute to record global temperatures and the hottest year ever in 2027

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:31:50 GMT
Popular chicken wraps recalled from UK shops over E.coli fears
The products have been recalled over contamination concerns

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:34:27 GMT
Girl, 6, dies after being pulled from sea with family in Sussex
Saja El-Khawas had been in critical condition in hospital

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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