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.

Addressing the six pillars of lifestyle medicine including eating a plant-based diet, exercising regularly, and prioritising sleep could help reverse type 2 diabetes , experts said today.

Rachel Reeves has hinted fuel duty will not be cut to help desperate drivers - as she insisted energy bailouts will not go to the 'wealthy'.

There is a growing risk that normal difficulties arising from school or social pressures may be viewed through a 'medical lens', a review commissioned by Wes Streeting said.

The mob chaos seen in Clapham has spread to other towns and cities after youths ran riot in London and Birmingham during Easter holiday 'linkups'.

A holiday park owner was forced to pay £300,000 for a sea wall to protect his cliffside restaurant after the council refused to fund it.

Four astronauts are heading to the Moon for the first time in 54 years on Wednesday - here's everything you need to know about watching the Artemis II launch live

A new Covid-19 variant named Cicada is spreading across the world with experts warning it could become dominant in the UK – here's everything you need to know about symptoms

Popular Mediterranean holiday hotspot Greece is reportedly preparing for an Iranian attack hours after US officials warned that hotels could become targets, in what would mark an expansion of conflict into Europe

Industry sources warn the UK could be weeks away from considering fuel rationing amid the Iran crisis, as Donald Trump criticised Britain's response and told the country to find its own oil supplies

President Donald Trump will address the United States today while the world watches as he's set to give an 'important' update on the war in Iran. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the news

A US journalist has been kidnapped in Iraq.

A raft of changes affecting the money in your pocket are coming into force this month.

The European Union (EU) could revive measures brought in after Russia cut gas supplies in 2022 amid a mounting energy crisis due to the Iran war.

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Tiger Woods has said he is "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after being charged with driving under the influence.

The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

The pedestrians were seriously injured when they were hit by a black Suzuki Swift on Saturday night.

The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.

Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes.

A UK bakery that has been in business for 109 years has decided to shut all of its stores. The family business blamed "relentless" rising costs.

Iran's ambassafor to Britain says Tehran is considering targeting UK military assets.

The TV licence fee rises from £174.50 to £180 per year from today.

A number of UK supermarkets that have announced a recent price cuts on Easter vegetables - which should leave to some savings for shoppers

A £50 billion deal will see British brands Hellman's and Marmite being sold to an American rival. The sale was confirmed on March 31.

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins said according to a defence probe last year, the Royal Navy would not be war-ready until the end of this decade

PM due to speak at Downing Street after vowing to ‘protect British people at home and abroad’

TikTok videos showed teenagers sprinting down the high street wearing masks

Starmer warns Strait of Hormuz must reopen to ease UK's spiralling economic crisis

As the Home Office announces the scrapping of non-crime hate incidents, The Independent looks back at examples recorded by police forces that are a questionable use of time