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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, 03 May 2026 08:58:17 GMTNIGEL FARAGE: Labour's now the party of welfare not work. We'll smash its Red Wall into a smouldering pile of rubble
A lot has been said and written about the problems facing Keir Starmer over recent weeks, and not all of it is printable, writes Nigel Farage.
Sun, 03 May 2026 08:42:43 GMTPortugal and Italy latest holiday destinations set to ditch controversial EU border checks to avoid half-term chaos
Greece has already dumped new Entry/Exit System (EES) rules until September for UK holidaymakers after they led to huge queues and delays.
Sun, 03 May 2026 07:08:18 GMTWarmth, laughter and what the King REALLY thought about his 'high stakes' visit to Washington: REBECCA ENGLISH
The King understood the 'high stakes' nature of his charm-offensive visit to Washington - but was determined to challenge Donald Trump.
Sun, 03 May 2026 07:03:31 GMTFrance, take note! Small boat gangs face swift justice from Belgian police, with 40 suspected smugglers and more than 360 migrants arrested
The gangs are trying to evade increased police patrols on French beaches by launching 'taxi boats' from West Flanders, south-west of Bruges.
Sun, 03 May 2026 07:01:14 GMTBritain's Got Talent judge KSI 'sparks outrage with vile "joke" about hitting pregnant women' in unearthed clip
Britain's Got Talent judge KSI has reportedly sparked outage from domestic violence campaigners after he made a vile joke about hitting pregnant women.
Daily Star
Sun, 3 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000'World's most handsome bodybuilder' unrecognisable after ditching 'uncomfortable' muscle
Bodybuilding icon Bob Paris, once dubbed 'The Flawless Marvel,' has swapped his 80s muscles for a quiet, lean life of yoga and writing on a remote island
Sun, 3 May 2026 07:58:57 +0000Several UK high street giants set to close down this week - see full list
Well-known British brands including Claire's, Russell and Bromley, LK Bennett and Ark Pet Centres have closed stores this week amid rising costs
Sun, 3 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000Royal was 'manipulated' by paedophile Jeffrey Epstein as damning emails emerge
EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Epstein's shadow has sparked a fresh royal firestorm after it emerged Norway’s future queen, Crown Princess Mette‑Marit, was mentioned more than 1,000 times in the files
Sun, 3 May 2026 07:24:50 +0000Tragedy as teenage boy dies after being 'injured by fallen tree' in UK town
Police, paramedics and an air ambulance all arushed to the scene on Holmcroft Road, Stafford, and a police cordon remains in place - the boy was sadly pronounced dead
Sun, 3 May 2026 07:11:04 +0000Air Canada flight declares mid-air emergency as plane returns to Heathrow after take-off
The Boeing 777-300ER, which was bound for Toronto, declared the emergency just after take-off and flew back to Heathrow - it is not yet clear what the problem was with the flight
Sky News
Sun, 03 May 2026 06:58:00 +0100Jet fuel shortage plans revealed - but not everyone is happy
The government has set out plans to "keeping Britain flying this summer" amid concerns over a shortage in jet fuel due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Sun, 03 May 2026 09:11:00 +0100Two women die while trying to cross Channel in small boat
Two women have died while trying to cross the English Channel from France in a small boat.
Sun, 03 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100King proves he has Midas touch with Trump
The Palace acknowledges this was a trip with "challenge and risk".
Sat, 02 May 2026 18:10:00 +0100Four people shot in London
Four people, including a pensioner, have been taken to hospital after shots were fired from a vehicle in south London.
Sun, 03 May 2026 07:59:00 +0100Man charged with murder of five-year-old girl whose death sparked riot
A man has been charged with murdering a five-year-old girl in central Australia, days after her killing sparked a riot.
UK BBC
Sun, 03 May 2026 00:03:32 GMTKing's speech was a 'high stakes' moment of US visit, Palace says
The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge.
Sun, 03 May 2026 07:12:25 GMTAirlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans
Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.
Sat, 02 May 2026 21:50:38 GMTMan charged after bomb hoax at Peter Kay show
Omar Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham will appear in court on Monday, police said.
Sat, 02 May 2026 20:50:59 GMTFour injured in Brixton drive-by shooting
One man is in a life-threatening condition after the attack in the early hours of Saturday.
Sat, 02 May 2026 20:07:41 GMTKing launches Space Agency project on final day in Bermuda
The King concludes his visit to the British overseas territory after landing from the US on Thursday.
UK Daily Express
Sun, 03 May 2026 03:00:00 +0100May Bank Holiday 2026 opening times for Home Bargains, B&M, Next and B&Q
Retailers have shared their Bank Holiday opening hours.
Sun, 03 May 2026 08:37:00 +0100UK Government introduces new cancelled flights rule for 2026
Simon Calder has explained how Brits will be affected.
Sun, 03 May 2026 08:09:00 +0100Migration mayhem as 360 small boat migrants land in just one day
The latest surge in crossings comes just over a week after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood signed a three-year agreement with France worth £662 million.
Sun, 03 May 2026 07:32:00 +0100Anyone driving with a dog issued £5,000 fine warning
The sweetest car ride can turn into a £5,000 nightmare.
Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +01009 UK bakeries close or crash into administration - oldest in business for 400 years
Several UK bakeries have been forced into administration or closed down completely in recent months.
UK Independent
Sun, 03 May 2026 07:47:59 GMTBritons braced for flight cancellations over fuel shortages as new plans revealed to save summer holidays
Price of aviation fuel has roughly doubled since the outbreak of Trump’s Iran war
Sun, 03 May 2026 07:19:05 GMTThe Welsh election is a two-horse race – and Labour is nowhere to be seen
Labour’s domination of Welsh politics is set to come to an abrupt end next week. Holly Evans speaks to Plaid Cymru about whether the Welsh nationalists have what it takes to finally become the country’s biggest party – and the threat of Nigel F...
Sat, 02 May 2026 23:01:16 GMTKing ‘grasped in both hands’ the risk of US state visit and address to Congress, aide says
The trip represented Charles’s most significant diplomatic test to date
Sat, 02 May 2026 22:18:00 GMTMan, 19, arrested on suspicion of bomb hoax after Peter Kay gig evacuated in Birmingham
The comedian’s show was abandoned at the Utilita Arena on Friday over reports of a ‘suspicious bag’
Sat, 02 May 2026 19:59:08 GMTRow over Starmer’s call to ban some pro-Palestine protests
The prime minister called on marchers who hear chants of ‘globalise the Intifada’ to stop and ask themselves: ‘Why am I not calling this out?’
UK Telegraph
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:49 GMTAmbulance strike dates: When they are and what to do if you need emergency help
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:17:55 GMTMass flight cancellations at Heathrow as temperatures plunge to lowest in a decade
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:44 GMTNurses strike: Dates of NHS walkouts and which areas are affected
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:17 GMTTeachers strikes: When will they take place, will all schools close and what will be disrupted?
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:49:32 GMTPolice hunt hit-run driver after six people hurt in North London crash
UK Times