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.

MATT BARLOW AT RIYADH AIR METROPOLITANO: Tudor recalled Kinsky for his first game since October but his two early mistakes helped Atletico go 3-0 up in 15 minutes.

Fixing your energy deal now could shield households against higher costs in future. Here's how switching your energy tariff works and what to consider.

Disgraced Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein has revealed how he feels about Adrien Brody playing dad to his and ex-wife Georgina Chapman's two kids.

One lucky Brit has won a whopping £181million in the EuroMillions jackpot. The winning numbers were revealed in tonight's draw and it marks the biggest win of the year so far.

Business consultant Robin Christie, 65, grabbed onto metal railing outside the couple's £850,000 home - in a bid to stop Julia Stafford's illegal construction work.

King Charles has stripped nine people of their honours this month including ex-rugby star Stuart Hogg after his domestic abuse conviction - here's the full list

Phuket International Airport closed temporarily on Wednesday morning after an Air India flight collapsed upon landing. It experienced a nose-wheel issue, while no passengers were injured

The 'first tranche' of files relating to Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador will be released on the government website this afternoon following concerns over his links to Epstein

Police say identifying the six victims killed in a suspected deliberate bus fire could take several days, as forensic teams work to confirm their identities after a man allegedly set himself alight

Ukraine reportedly used British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles in a devastating strike on a Russian military plant in Bryansk, causing Putin's war analysts to fume and complain the Kremlin looks 'impotent'

A pro-Iran march planned in London this weekend has been banned.

One member of the Iranian women's football team has decided to leave Australia, taking the number seeking asylum to six, amid fears they could be in danger after they did not sing Iran's national anthem before a game.

At least six people have died in a bus blaze in Switzerland, which was allegedly started by a man inside the vehicle, according to police and local media reports.

A woman has been charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna.

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The government grants a request from the Metropolitan Police to ban a march due to take place in London on Sunday.

The documents are expected to detail parts of the process prior to Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador.

The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.

The government's inquiry into grooming gangs "must look specifically at London as part of its local investigations", says a group of MPs.

Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK over the next few days before turning colder with some wintry showers at the end of the week, as Simon King explains.

Tom Roberts, 24, was labelled Britain's naughtiest kid after appearing on Channel 4's Mr Drew's School For Boys, but has now turned his life around.

The ship was hit early on Wednesday, March 11 off the coast of the United Arab Emirates

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has banned the Al Quds march - the first protest march banned in Britain since Tommy Robinson's EDL 2012

An energy expert has told MPs jet fuel prices have gone 'crazy' - tripling from $90 to above $300 a barrel - as airlines pile on surcharges

Baby Cleo's dad, Matt, is a former ambulance technician and was able to safely deliver his daughter

Cabinet minister Darren Jones is set to address MPs after PMQs

Rebecca Sloan secured offers from four Dragons for her hit product when she appeared on the show

Energy bills rising is an inflationary pressure the UK’s economy could do without

Peter Mandelson’s career has been defined by comebacks, but his connection to Epstein may mark the end of the road for the Labour grandee

Bank of England says switching to wildlife offers a fresh opportunity to celebrate another vital aspect of the country.