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 gloves are designed to cause pain and impair a person's ability to respond within seconds.

Locals living in Piddington are infuriated by proposals to house 1,250 males at a migrant camp near the tiny Oxfordshire village at Bicester barracks.

Simon Levy brutally murdered two women, 53-year-old Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and 39-year-old Sheryl Wilkins, and raped and near-fatally suffocated a third woman.

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Serial predator Simon Levy today joined a list of Britain's most dangerous prisoners sentenced to rot behind bars.

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Angler Sebastian Achim was on a small vessel south of Ardmore on Wednesday when the blue shark 'lunged' at him before tearing off part of his calf

Co-op lorry driver Charlotte Brooks was left feeling "humiliated" after her co-worker Kerry Dawson claimed she performed sexual favours to get ahead

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A dog was rushed to the vet after a walk on Back Beach in Teignmouth, Devon, last weekend. The owners believe their pet ingested illegal substances during the walk

Council workers began the Birmingham eviction clean-up at Quinton's Highfield Farm Recreation Ground after the travellers departed on August 10 following a seven-day stay

The leader of African football has told Sky News the FIFA election is the way to challenge Gianni Infantino's position – cautioning against moves to force out the embattled president early.

The civilian workforce tasked with equipping the UK's armed forces to be ready for war has been told it must wait until next year for an already limited pay rise, Sky News understands.

The scale of the war in Sudan is hard to take in.

The rate of UK growth has slowed but the economy remained resilient despite the Iran war, according to the latest data.

Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.

More than 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in the UK, while a full eclipse was visible in Spain and Iceland.

The UK economy grew by 0.4% with some firms reporting hot weather and sports helped growth in June.

Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election.

NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.

There are delays to mail across the UK.

A UK high street store is closing down for good, with its owner launching a huge sale before it disappears for good

The school has now permanently closed its doors ahead of the 2026/27 academic year.

The NHS is urging people to think carefully about what they drink throughout the day.

A pet shop has warned dog walkers to stay vigilant after one pet reportedly ingested cocaine and cannabis

A semi-pro footballer who was filmed driving at 191mph on a motorway as well as drifting around a van at a roundabout has been jailed.

The Reform UK leader triggered the contest after deciding to stand down amidst massive scrutiny over his financial affairs

A ban on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £3 billion a year, according to government analysis

Ofwat has provisionally ruled that five of 13 suppliers can increase charges for customers to increase investment by £3.4bn by 2030

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