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.

Police are investigating payments from Fiona Cottrell - the mother of 'Posh George' Cottrell, who secretly bankrolled his close ally Nigel Farage.

The Prime Minister suggested his plans for reform could make payments more 'conditional upon people taking opportunities that are presented in front of them'.

Pensioners, widowers and hard-working homeowners living on Britain's 'most eroded coastline' face being left with nothing as properties are demolished amid council fears they could end up in the sea.

Emergency services were called to Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, at 9.45pm yesterday after two people got into difficulty at sea.

The 19-year-old triple murderer was accused of 'manipulating the system' after being shipped out of maximum-security HMP Belmarsh this month.

More than half of British kids feel pressured to be productive over the summer holidays by setting goals or learning new skills, rather than just enjoying the break

Officers from the Metropolitan Police have shared a CCTV image of a man they want to trace after an altercation at the World Darts Championship left a man with 'significant injuries'

In what has been described as a 'generous' offer, King Charles has reportedly offered his son a room at his own gaff at Buckingham Palace when the prince visits in the coming weeks

Brad Duke took home $220million (£165million) from a lottery win in 2005. By 2016 had grown his fortune to $1billion (£750million) by making a series of investments, and not splashing the cash

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to pay out £965 in state pension to eligible claimants on Friday, but bank holiday dates in August 2026 mean some will see payment date changes depending on where they live

Two people have died after being pulled from the water at a beach in Cornwall.

The UK is set for its fourth heatwave this week - and it may not be the last of the summer.

A man charged with murdering his former partner has died in prison.

Gatwick has said its water supply has returned to most areas of the airport after passengers spent hours without access to working toilets, and restaurants and cafes were closed.

In the ornate baroque surroundings of the Mariinskii Palace in central Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelenskyy handed out honours to military medics and civilian health workers to mark their contribution to the nation's war effort.

The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.

Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.

The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.

Robert Bush is being sentenced later for a string of offences, including denying proper burials.

Some students said they are having to hide their Jewish identity, fearing physical and verbal abuse.

An Iran-linked charity under investigation has retained Home Office powers to sponsor overseas workers to Britain, sparking calls for ministers to revoke its visa licence.

The early release policy was introduced by Sir Keir Starmer to ease pressure on overcrowded prisons.

Drivers are facing long delays this morning.

In February last year, a First-Tier Tribunal immigration court ruled in Kolka's favour, stating: "The effect on would be unduly harsh."

Homebuyers could slash thousands off property costs by looking beyond Britain's most expensive postcodes to areas where nearby homes are far cheaper.

The police complaints watchdog said Hertfordshire Constabulary made ‘several errors’ after Scott Gough was found dead just one day after a gang appeared at his home

Long-awaited rainfall this weekend will be followed by more hot weather, forecasters say

Parents pay tribute to “full of love” daughter Jenna Chan, who was killed on a school trip nearly two years ago. James C. Reynolds reports

Ocular melanoma affects about 750 people a year in the UK but doesn’t always cause symptoms - making eye tests vital for spotting it

In an interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, the new prime minister vowed to stand up to Trump and find the money to invest in defence