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.

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Officials said 'major improvement' was required at Ynyshir in Machynlleth after an inspection on November 5 raised concerns over the 'cleanliness and condition' of facilities.

One of Australia's favourite sporting heroes, Australian rules football star Lachie Neale, was caught in a compromising position in a car with his wife's best friend.

GDP grew by 0.3 per cent across November, a better performance than most analysts had pencilled in.

At least 30 councils - covering more than five million people - are expected to have applied to postpone elections by a deadline that expired at midnight.

A road closure was put in place between the A247 at Burntcommon and the B2039 at Ockham this morning after a collision involving a lorry, a car and three horses

One health boffin said predicting the next outbreak is tricky, so it "makes sense" to focus on viruses we know are able to spill over from other animals into humans

Nimalarajah Mathiyadaranam is accused of stabbing his estranged wife 18 times in the shop where she worked, allegedly 'fuelled by anger' over not being invited to a family party

After a near-six year hiatus from living in the UK, a return could be on the cards for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex . . . but it comes with a series of bold demands

Putin-backing Russian senator Dmitry Rogozin has warned that Donald Trump's plan to take over Greenland would lead to a nuclear war with Russia and China and 'the beginning of the end of the world'

A yellow weather warning has been extended across more parts of England as the Met Office forecasts "heavy and persistent rain" that could give rise to flooding and strong winds.

Ministers have confirmed those already awaiting trial may lose their right to have their case heard by a jury - in a major escalation in the battle over the future of the justice system. 

The UK economy recorded growth of 0.3% in November, according to official figures, showing an improvement for output at a time when households and businesses were anxiously awaiting details of the budget.

AI could become a "weapon of mass destruction of jobs" if urgent action is not taken, according to London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan.

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Most wanting a delay are Labour-led but two are Tory councils and one is a Lib Dem authority.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says Craig Guildford has put "a stain on his character".

South East Water says some customers in Kent and Sussex may not see supplies return until Friday.

The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.

They are concerned security services will be exempt from a law designed to stop cover-ups.

The road has temporarily been closed and diversions in place.

South East Water has been hit with a probe from the industry watchdog after repeated outages since November have left tens of thousands of homes and businesses without supply across Kent and Sussex.

Drivers can save money thanks to the RAC-approved advice shared online

Yesterday, the Prime Minister embarrassed himself. The nation cringed as one.

Industry figures have hit out at a "frustrating lack of recognition" for the value of bookshops after the Chancellor refused to extend a financial aid scheme.

The boost was driven by an increase in car production after Jaguar Land Rover reopened its factories following a major cyber attack

Only one hunger striker remains, according to Prisoners for Palestine

Sir Keir Starmer has faced calls to place restrictions on under-16s accessing social media platforms in recent weeks

Marsh Farm, where the former prince is due to reside, is currently undergoing renovations

Last month, the government said some 63 council areas could postpone elections until 2027 after some told ministers they lack the capacity to reorganise in time