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.

Tracey Johnson apparently pulled the child to safety. He remains in a critical condition after suffering a broken arm and pelvis in the incident in Cambridgeshire yesterday.

Lizzie Cundy has furiously demanded that Royal Ascot changes its rules after she was turned away earlier this week for flouting the strict dress code.

Andy Burnham secured a majority of 9,000 votes over Reform in a result that sparked tears of joy from Left-wingers - who now hope to force far more extreme tax and spend policies.

Thomas Tuchel swapped the dugout for the mound as the England boss threw the first pitch for the Kansas City Royals the night after opening the World Cup with an impressive win.

On the day that 710 fresh 'asylum seekers' escaped the war-torn hell hole of France to descend on Britain, the immigration minister responsible was preoccupied with other matters entirely.

The paedophile killer is said to be still maintaining his innocence, despite overwhelming evidence against him proving how he tortured the poor tot before his untimely death.

From Count Binface rating the toilets and branding Reform's Rob Kenyon a 'sexist plumber', to rumours of Nigel Farage slipping off to London at 1am — here are the behind-the-scenes moments from the Makerfield by-election count

Richard Leighfield, who worked at Northwick Manor Primary School in Worcester, was jailed for 30 months for child sex offences and has now been banned from teaching

A woman in her 20s was attacked in Weymouth, Dorset, between 2am and 2.30am on Thursday as Dorset Police urge anyone with information or CCTV footage to come forward

Jamie Varley was handed a whole life order at Preston Crown Court, while partner John McGowan-Fazakerley was jailed for 25 years - the judge's remarks were broadcasted

The SNP defended two Westminster seats vacated by politicians joining Holyrood this week.

A 30-year-old man from Norfolk, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a boy ended up in a zoo's crocodile enclosure, has been released on bail after being declared not fit for interview.

Daveigh Chase, the voice of Lilo in Disney's animated film Lilo & Stitch, has died aged 35. 

A Liberal Democrat MP has had the party whip withdrawn after he was arrested.

The Scottish Conservatives have won the Aberdeen South by-election - taking the seat from the SNP.

The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes.

The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said.

Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so?

Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK, with a potential heatwave set to develop this weekend.

Nigel Farage has admitted disappointment in the Makerfield by-election result but warned Labour's woes are far from over despite Burnham's emphatic win.

An increased police presence is expected around the city's crown court.

OPINION - ROBERT TAYLOR: How the 'wokerati' must be suffering in the wake of England's glorious World Cup opening win.

A series of Heat Health Alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency.

Detectives have launched an urgent investigation.

Jury finds that officers discriminated against Daryl McLune because of his race

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice hit out at Andy Burnham following his landslide victory in the crucial Makerfield by-election.

Political editor David Maddox explains why the crushing by-election defeat shows that the Reform bubble has burst

Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, placing himself as a challenger to Starmer

Amber and yellow heat health alerts are in place until Tuesday