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.

Militant bosses at the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) have confirmed members will walk out on the London Underground from noon today for 24 hours and again on Thursday.

Residents living near The Shambles in York say the 'historic gem' is now more akin to a replica of Diagon Alley, the fictional shopping district in J.K. Rowling's Hogwarts franchise.

Appearing before MPs, Sir Olly Robbins said No10 was 'dismissive' of the need for security vetting.

EXCLUSIVE: Irfan Azizi told an extradition hearing that he narrowly escaped with his life when he was shot at '30 times' during an attempted hit in 2020, which prompted him to flee to Britain.

Donald Trump has stuck the boot into Keir Starmer over the Peter Mandelson scandal, jibing that he was a 'really bad pick' for the job of US ambassador.

EXCLUSIVE: Google's artificial intelligence-powered large language model called Gemini renamed itself and is now the official AI Nostradmus during a chat with the Daily Star

A protest over an alleged rape outside a church in Epsom, Surrey, escalated into public disorder on Monday evening, with eggs and beer cans thrown at officers

Liam McHugh subjected his best friend and flatmate to a prolonged and terrifying 36-hour ordeal of violence after discovering he had stolen £120 from him, Newcastle Crown Court heard

Jake Anthony O'Brien, 22, died at Salford Royal Hospital on November 12, 2024 after being found hanging in his cell at Forest Bank prison, an inquest into his death has heard

Surfer Guy Rowles was rushed to hospital after being attacked by a Box jellyfish. He immediately began shaking and vomiting but was told by doctors it was too late to use the anti-venom

A boy has been charged with arson after a synagogue was attacked in northwest London.

The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.

A former high school teacher sexually assaulted his adopted baby before smothering him to death, a court has heard. 

Tim Cook will be stepping down from his role as Apple CEO, to be replaced by John Ternus, the company has announced.

Hungary's incoming prime minister has said he'll stop the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).

One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

The final design for a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth is to be unveiled, 100 years after her birth.

A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown through the window of the synagogue.

The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Frank Chester is praised by his family following his death nine days after his birthday.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued an alert

Jet2 has shared advice for passengers planning holidays. It comes amid a possible jet fuel shortage that could lead to flight issues

Tube strikes have hit the capital with chaos for commuters and tourists expected.

A much-loved family business has gone into liquidation months after closing.

Susanna Reid tore apart Sir Keir Starmer's speech on Good Morning Britain.

The job market will endure its ‘biggest hit since the pandemic’

As Keir Starmer prepares to address MPs in the Commons over the latest scandal involving Peter Mandelson, political editor David Maddox explains why the end of his premiership may be just weeks away

Robert Chung, 62, moved back into his parents' Essex home over 20 years ago and lived there until their deaths

The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene

Ambulances, two synagogues and a charity have all been targeted