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.

The pair reportedly told investigators that their boss 'wasn't happy' after €88million worth of crown jewels were stolen from the Louvre in a brazen broad daylight operation in October last year.

Laura Akano, who teaches the art of English etiquette and manners, has devised a 10-point plan to help high-volume snackers keep the volume down amongst co-workers.

Three Heritage Live festivals will no longer go ahead despite 'desperate work behind the scenes' amid soaring artist and staffing costs.

The 23-year-old spy sparked a nationwide manhunt after fleeing Wandsworth Prison in September 2023 by clinging to the underside of a food lorry.

In a dramatic escalation, counter terrorism officers yesterday took over the investigation into the killing of the former Tory minister.

Sunday's World Cup final could see Keir Starmer crowned as the first Prime Minister in more than 80 years to see England lift a World Cup as Prime Minister

Three generations will be flown to the USA to watch the biggest match on Earth

The heat is on again! Or at least, it soon will be. Get ready with some top tips from the experts to help you stay cool when it’s sweltering outside

The US is out of the 2026 World Cup, but White House Task Force executive director Andrew Giuliani has shared who he's backing to lift the trophy on Sunday — and for what reason

The dad who died trying to save his two kids has been named locally as Wayne Taylor after he and a passer-by entered the water at Seaton Carew beach after the children got into difficulties

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British troops dropped Afghan prisoners from a forklift "for fun", and a soldier who raised concerns about the killing of three farmers in a raid by special forces was called a "Taliban-loving apologist", an inquiry has heard.

A pathologist has given the cause of death for the train driver killed in last month's Bedford rail crash.

Troubled South East Water (SEW) is facing a £30.5m redress package for multiple customer service failures, the industry watchdog has announced.

Police in Australia have marked the 25th anniversary of the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio by releasing previously unseen photographs from their investigation.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.

Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.

Heat has been this big story of the summer so far but there has also been a lack of wet weather, as Ben Rich explains.

The site is continuing to recommend harmful videos despite new rules meant to better protect teenagers in the UK, a study finds.

The Education Policy Institute says the new prime minister should target the issue with "laser-like focus".

The post is delayed across hundreds of postcodes.

An urgent plea has been issued over the Ann Widdecombe manhunt

A hosepipe ban has been put in place in 13 counties.

In Hampshire, where three 34C heatwaves have scorched lawns this summer, the rules are apparently not being applied equally to all households.

The "discovery" at the 28-year-old suspect's address prompted the shift, marking a U-turn after Devon and Cornwall Police had spent days insisting there was no terror link.

Temperatures have already rocketed past 35C this week in UK’s longest heatwave since 1976

Georgia Aldridge faced a High Court trial over her ‘dropshipping’ business selling fake designer clothes

PM plans to fly to US for game before returning for final morning in top job, The Times reports

‘New information and evidence’ has come to light, counter-terror police have said as they take the lead from Devon & Cornwall Police

Keith Palmer is now caught up in a fight to keep his home near the hospital