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.

Police are investigating a report of animal cruelty at Ward End Park in the suburbs of Birmingham on October 19 after a video of the distressed bird circulated online.

For millions of ordinary fans, hit US crime drama Dexter has been the perfect binge-watch at the end of a long day.

This week, it was confirmed that our national debt has now surpassed the dismal milestone of £3trillion. Such an enormous number is hard to comprehend, so let me put it in context.

The MPs with seats in the North are calling on the Chancellor to replace council tax and stamp duty with a so-called Proportional Property Tax to bring down bills in Labour-backing areas.

One thing about Wednesday night's backdoor Downing Street summit between union bosses and the Chancellor hadn't changed since the sixties: the barons were apparently in charge.

A tragedy has occurred in the Bahamas after a British mum has reportedly died after witnesses say she jumped into the water in Bimini to try rescue her two children

Prince Harry admitted he is looking to "reconcile" with royals but his older brother William "doesn't see a world" where he engages with the Duke of Sussex

A content creator has died after a disturbing incident on a livestream in front of her followers. The influencer was rushed to a self-harm facility following the incident

Schools in the UK have been forced to close or open late as Storm Austen sparks a Met Office 'danger to life' amber warning

President Donald Trump has spoken about his experience taking a cognitive test during his annual medical exam at Walter Reed in May, revealing that medics warned him the results could be "embarrassing" if he didn't perform well

Israel has ordered its army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank following an attack.

It was the national resilience moment that very nearly barely happened. 

Plans for rolling out weight-loss drug Mounjaro are "unambitious" and will reach a "woefully small number of people", according to MPs.

Apple's new iPhone Duo is the company's first foldable device - but at £1,999, it's not cheap.

Britain's energy supplies are secure for winter, national grid operators have said, despite expected higher gas demand at peak times and possible "tight days" for electricity.

Linda Williams was attacked by David Carrick, who was jailed in 2023 for sexual offences against 12 women.

The scientists involved say the results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment, bringing personalised medicine a step closer.

The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.

Concerns raised as big private firms buy up care homes and home help fragmenting in England.

Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.

It might sound like a total waste of money, but it's actually a quick and easy way to prevent a common problem with your drains.

Gusts may hit 85mph this morning, as the storm hits the country.

According to a cross-party committee, only around 6% of eligible people will get or currently receive Mounjaro on the NHS in its first three years, with millions more turning to private firms.

The UK public have been encouraged to stockpile days' worth of food and water for crisis situations. Do you think the threat is real or is it scaremongering?

Caribbean campaigners have called for slavery reparations to be on the upcoming trip's agenda.