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.

Furious peers voted down a last-minute change to the Employment Rights Bill that could open the door to unlimited unfair dismissal payouts.

María Corina Machado appeared in public for the first time in 11 months Thursday when she emerged from a hotel balcony in Norway's capital and waved to an emotional crowd.

Lisa Regan, 53, laundered money made through her cocaine empire through a cafe in Swansea alongside her ex-husband Phillip Jones, 44.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have issued a message for Australia.

Campaigners say the testing of the controversial drugs on gender-questioning youngsters is unlawful and unethical, as the Tories branded the NHS-backed experiment as 'grotesque'.

The NHS has been battling a severe flu outbreak in the UK, with the mutated H3N2 strain circulating - and health bosses have warned of a "tidal wave" of illness

Plenty of Brits are dreading swapping stories over the table when they sit down for Christmas dinner, and Gen Z admit that they are often distracted by tech

The Security Service of Ukraine had smuggled dozens of drones into Russia for the operation and hoped to time the strikes around Russia’s Victory Day on May 9

Portugal's two main trade unions are calling for what could be the country's biggest strike in over a decade, with severe flight and rail disruptions expected to affect UK travellers

Three Waymos froze when they came at each other from different directions in a busy residential street in the latest in a series of incidents involving the robot taxis

The US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas.

Ramesh lives in fear every day. A police siren is enough to alarm him.

Venezuela's in-hiding opposition leader has made her first public appearance in months after covertly journeying to Oslo to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

The government has denied claims from Argentina's president that the two countries are in talks about lifting an arms export ban that has been in place since the Falklands War.

Venezuela has accused the US of "piracy" after an oil tanker was seized off the country's coast.

Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

Lance Corporal George Hooley is remembered by colleagues as a "born soldier" after the Ministry of Defence said the 28-year-old died in a "tragic accident".

Find out who is on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

The campaign saw letters containing fake images of Carmen Lau sent to her neighbours.

Researchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender.

As the world eagerly awaits its completion, this incredible attraction is already being hailed as a must-see marvel, and it's right here at home.

A suspected rapist and paedophile was staying in the three-star St Giles Hotel in Feltham, West London.

Trains were not running between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton

Eight brands have issued product safety notices

Ed Miliband's commitment to making Britain net zero by 2050 could cost the country £350 billion more than necessary, a government body has warned.

The former prime minister praised the home secretary’s ‘radical’ style and ‘political philosophy’ behind her immigration crackdown, comparing it to his own approach in power

Eight brands are affected by the warning and are at risk of catching fire

Wes Streeting has offered doctors a fresh deal, but remains adamant he will not budge on pay

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Hsiao Mei-Lin is now fighting a legal test case over when WhatsApp messages become legally binding