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.

Kyra Dancer, 23, of Rushden, has been charged with misconduct in public office amid accusations she had an 'inappropriate relationship' with an inmate at HMP Five Wells in 2024.

Nigel Farage said he believes his parents are proud of his achievements in politics, but joked that he 'occasionally' gets a critical call.

The 43-year-old is imprisoned on fraud allegations, reportedly desperate, and pleading with his former glamour model wife to secure his freedom.

Hockney was never afraid to speak his mind, particularly when it came to what he perceived as the overbearing nanny state, exemplified by Tony Blair's 2007 ban on smoking in public places

Elbridge Colby heaped pressure on Sir Keir Starmer  to act as he reeled from the resignation of two of his defence ministers over a lack of cash for the military.

A couple unwittingly bought a bargain home, only to find it was the site of a horrific 2022 mass shooting where three people were ambushed and killed

According to the MoD, the operation was supported by aircraft from the Maritime Air Group (Chinooks, Merlin Mk4 and Wildcat), an RAF P-8 aircraft, and HMS Sutherland and HMS Ledbury

Brooklyn Beckham appears to have explained his absence after sister Harper, 14, turned up unannounced at his California house, as the Beckham family feud continues

EXCLUSIVE: Locals in East Harptree, Somerset, cobbled together and bought the Waldergrave when it was earmarked for closure and are now fighting to keep it alive again after their previous tenant left

EXCLUSIVE: Bonnie Blue has no plans to hang up the panties after she gives birth to her first child this year. In fact, the adult star says she will be able to 'take more than ever'

Kemi Badenoch has called on Sir Keir Starmer and his potential Labour leadership rivals to cut welfare spending and redirect savings to defence.

A planned four-day strike by resident doctors in England next week has been called off, the British Medical Association (BMA) has announced.

A woman has been injured in a suspected dog attack in Skegness, police say.

Prince Harry joined other famous faces to watch the New York Knicks secure their first NBA Championship in more than 50 years.

Tommy Robinson says he's been detained at Heathrow under counter-terrorism laws.

Supporters gathered in bars and venues across the country in the early hours to watch the match against Haiti.

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

Father of a teenager who took her own life after viewing harmful content says plans appear to have been brought forward for a "political reason".

The new defence secretary tells the Sunday Telegraph he is determined to ensure the military gets "what they need".

A campaigner is calling on the government to resume investigations into alleged encounters.

DISTRESSING CONTENT WARNING: Gagandeep Singh will not be eligible for parole until he has served at least 18 years and will be deported upon release with no right of re-entry.

Visitors in the area will see heavy gates and warning signs.

The permanent jobs are estimated to contribute £4.2million to the local economy.

Royal Marines, helicopters and a maritime patrol aircraft all took part in the six-hour operation in the English Channel.

Morrisons has confirmed it will shut a shop that opened only two years ago.

Royal Marine commandos and specially trained officers led the first UK-led operation of its kind on Sunday morning

The creatures were reintroduced in 2023 after being hunted to extinction 400 years ago

The Met Office said that high pressure building across the UK will bring warm and humid conditions

Neither Meghan nor the couple’s children were in attendance at the game

Minister says it is his job to ‘keep marching forward’ as he vows to deliver for the military