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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

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:02:06 GMT
Why are Kate's fingers ALL the same length? And what the strikingly distinctive hands of the rest of the Royal Family mean, according to a palmistry expert
Johnny, the author of Palmistry: From Apprentice to Pro in 24 Hours, utilises scientific and psychological research into hand and finger shape, texture, size, prints and lines.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:01:05 GMT
Outrage as trans activist mocks Dame Jenni Murray hours after broadcaster's death was announced
Writing on the social media platform X, India Willoughby accused Dame Jenni of spreading 'Terf garbage' and for helping to create an anti-trans atmosphere in the UK.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:00:13 GMT
Starmer is so in hock to his loony Left MPs that their new idol Zack Polanski is effectively running the country: ROBERT JENRICK
Five years ago, Zack Polanski was a hypnotherapist, best known for claiming he could enlarge women's breasts with the power of his brilliant mind.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:38:16 GMT
'Things haven't been great for a while. Edo needs attention... He's one of those men': Friends reveal fears Princess Beatrice's 'marriage is in trouble' in wake of Epstein scandal. And these messages from his VERY glamorous ex won't help...
Filled with glorious photos of sun-kissed Florida boardwalks, private yachts and exquisitely appointed properties, it is precisely the Instagram feed you would expect from a scion of Italian aristocracy

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:04:27 GMT
UK has no defences to stop Iranian missiles and would be forced to rely on US and Europe to stop them as it's revealed they can now hit London
The warning came after Tehran fired two ballistic missiles on Friday night towards the base in the Indian Ocean, which is jointly operated by the US and the UK.

Daily Star

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:18:14 +0000
'My brother died from a birthday balloon - I'll never forget mum screaming'
Kaitlin Donaghey's five-year-old brother Karlton tragically died in June 2022 after inhaling helium from a balloon. Now she's sharing their devastating story to warn parents about the fatal dangers of helium gas

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Top adult star exposes her secret weapon but warns it's 'not an easy industry'
A popular self-described “mattress actress” has amassed millions of female followers on TikTok and Instagram by breaking taboos and candidly sharing her experiences with hot topics

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:57:36 +0000
Urgent warning to people who drink coffee before 9am - it's 'damaging'
You could actually be causing more harm than good to your body, as the time you drink it could be having a big impact on your health.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:34:48 +0000
Londoners warned they are in the crosshairs of Iran's new 4,000km terror missiles
Iran struck Diego Garcia military base with a long-range missile capable of reaching 4,000km - with the IDF warning Iranian missiles can now reach London, Paris or Berlin

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Bonnie Blue outlines exactly what she would do if WW3 nukes were set to hit UK
Adult star Bonnie Blue says she'll ditch the UK via private jet if nukes fly, filming a TikTok on her way out because she's "not poor" like the rest of the public

Sky News

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
The lethal party drug taken by 10-year-olds that's delivered with free sweets
In a dimly lit room in Manchester, a social media investigator is showing me just how easy it is to buy ketamine online.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:23:00 +0000
Northern Lights seen across UK forecast to return
Parts of the UK enjoyed breathtaking views of the Northern Lights overnight - and more is forecast for Saturday.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:44:00 +0000
'Good, I'm glad he's dead': Trump responds to death of former FBI chief
Former FBI director Robert Mueller, who investigated alleged Trump-Russia ties, has died at the age of 81.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:04:00 +0000
Hawaii suffers worst flooding in 20 years as residents told to 'LEAVE NOW'
Hawaii is currently suffering its worst flooding in more than 20 years, with people in the hardest-hit areas being urged to "LEAVE NOW" by officials.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:15:00 +0000
Woman arrested in murder investigation after man found unresponsive in park
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found unresponsive in a park in Suffolk.

UK BBC

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 02:42:39 GMT
Iran launched unsuccessful attack on UK military base Diego Garcia, it is understood
Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Indian Ocean base, but neither reached the target.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:42:23 GMT
'Iran's missiles can now reach London' and 'Tell us what you know, Fergie'
Several papers are leading on a claim from Israel that Iran has developed missiles that could be capable of striking London.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:41:31 GMT
Food prices likely to rise due to Iran war, farmers' union says
The National Farmers' Union says the price of cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers could rise over the next six weeks.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:45:45 GMT
AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation
Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:56:15 GMT
'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty somethings going out - in the gym
Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

UK Daily Express

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:31:00 +0000
Popular clothes shop blames 'market conditions' as it announces closure after 170 years
In a social media post, the company said they gave "a heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful customers for your support".

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:33:00 +0000
Supermarket price warning for tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers
Experts are warning that some of the first price increases could be seen within weeks.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Victory for Express as £300m rescue plan to halt death of British high streets revealed
The crisis on the nation's high streets will be addressed with a hundreds of millions of pounds, a plan for playgrounds and a 'summer of activity'

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:06:00 +0000
UK households with vacuum cleaners face £4.80 charges from April 1
The cost of running various appliances around your home can add up over time.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:21:00 +0000
Households with toasters face £9.01 charges from April
The appliance is a fixture of kitchens across the UK.

UK Independent

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:59:54 GMT
‘Alcohol almost killed me – now I celebrate sobriety in the most unlikely of places’
Brothers Dave and Stephen Crawley said attending Cheltenham Festival – where this year almost 400,000 pints of Guinness were drunk – was, for them, a celebration of sobriety

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:58:04 GMT
Meningitis B: What are the symptoms and how does it spread?
Warnings to be vigilant for signs of infection after 29 cases identified

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:27:57 GMT
Inside the vital lifeline helping missing children across the UK
A few weeks after its launch, SafeCall is providing essential help and support for children in crisis

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:26:40 GMT
UK looks to emulate Spanish youth custody where inmates do art and play sport
Exclusive: Minister for youth justice Jake Richards says ‘we can’t afford to ignore what works’ after trip to Spain

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:10:20 GMT
Starmer allows Trump to use British bases for strikes to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
Downing Street said any such action would still amount to “collective self-defence”, insisting it would not mean the UK was drawn into the wider conflict

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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