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 Simpsons revealed its latest longtime character to kick the bucket following several other recent deaths that have sparked fan outrage.

Melania Trump stunned in a strapless emerald dress - to match Saudi Arabia 's flag - as she joined President Trump in hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a dinner.

Snow started falling in London today as Britain remained in a deep freeze with temperatures set to plunge to -11C amid a swathe of weather warnings.

John Wright, 54, taught physics for a decade at Marlborough College. It is one of the most prestigious independent schools in the country and counts the Princess of Wales among its former pupils.

Last year the number of UK citizens going to live abroad was 257,000 - far more than the 77,000 previously estimated by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

EXCLUSIVE: The Louvre is considering legal action after two TikTokers managed to smuggle and hang their own artwork near the Mona Lisa, outwitting museum security just weeks after a £76million jewel heist

Hawre Mohamed, 27, told Croydon Magistrates’ Court shockingly insisted the victim 'wanted sex' as he was questioned. The victim was left terrified by the attack

Marvin Dickson, 40, was found dead at the north London home of his killer, Dante Forrest, on September 20 last year - the discovery came to light after neighbours reported a 'dreadful smell'

A weather expert has shared his verdict on which UK cities are most likely to see a white Christmas this year. The Met Office has also revealed where has the highest probability

The M6 is currently closed northbound between J8 M5 and J9 due to a crash involving multiple vehicles

A bill that would force the US Justice Department to release all of its files on Jeffrey Epstein will be sent to the desk of Donald Trump after both houses of Congress gave it the all-clear.

Amber and yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across the country, with some parts already hit by freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall.

Scotland secured a place at the men's World Cup for the first time since 1998 as stoppage-time goals by Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean secured a thrilling 4-2 win over Denmark at Hampden Park.

The UK lacks a national plan to defend itself from attack and is moving at a "glacial" pace to fix the problem despite threats from Russia and China, a report by MPs has warned.

A British woman is among five people who died after severe winter weather struck Chile's Patagonia region, officials have confirmed. 

In his first interview since release, Peter Sullivan says he wants an apology from the police after wrongful conviction of the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall.

Prices have been rising more slowly in the twelve months to October but food prices bucked the trend.

Multiple warnings are in force across the UK as snow and ice could cause disruption, BBC Weather's Simon King explains.

A highly critical report says the UK does not have the resources it needs to deal with complex military threats.

Sam Bevan only found out what had happened to him when a neighbour showed him CCTV two days later.

National Highways has issued an update on the major crash on a stretch of this major UK motorway.

Drivers are facing major congestion on the motorway following an overnight oil spill.

In a dramatic twist, the UK is poised to walk away from a major EU defence programme, as tensions rise over a hefty financial demand from France.

Witness the breathtaking moment a torpedo's power is unleashed, sending shockwaves through the North Sea and leaving a decommissioned vessel in its wake.

In a historic move, American lawmakers have praised King Charles for his bold decision regarding Prince Andrew, as the Epstein files loom large over the Capitol

New tactics to stop boats set to be introduced despite warnings there is ‘no way’ to carry out such manoeuvres safely

The money saving expert issued his advice ahead of the mega-sale event

Starmer facing questions in Commons ahead of crunch Budget next week

As the first cold snap of the winter makes way for the UK, here are top tips to keeping your dogs safe

The area was struck by a snowstorm wind speeds equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane