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.

You could say that Jeffrey Epstein short-changed himself by not reading up on his favourite pastime of prostitution.

Unlike many others in the area, the beach on the coast of Sao Paulo in Brazil was good for swimming.

The final straw, according to royal sources, was the sight of the incalcitrant former prince trotting around the Windsor estate, literally on his high horse.

In the wake of the terrifying attack on a Richmond jewellery store well-heeled residents have demanded that security be stepped up.

Nicholas Steele, 67, converted a 150-foot hay barn into a residence shielded from view in the rural South Downs National Park.

Robert Davidson, 37, died after falling from a sixth floor hotel balcony in Torremolinos, Costa del Sol, just, hours before the first anniversary of his baby daughter's death

Mina Bestun had to be taken to hospital straight away after suffering severe bites in the attack, and while she still remains in recovery, police are already making arrests

Charles is unable to vote, having been in jail for over 50 years, but the notorious lag says Britain has "gone to the dogs" and believes Reform has the chance to change the UK

Pop star Rick turned up for the dads' race at his kid's school sports day — only to find he was going up against Olympic hero Daley Thompson, as well as some rock music royalty

Large numbers of Brits say they have used an Ouija board in a bid to ‘speak to the dead’, with many claiming they have contacted the 'other side' — with chilling results

Italian police have fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters who threw firecrackers, smoke bombs and bottles at them near a Winter Olympics venue.

US TV news host Savannah Guthrie has told the potential kidnappers of her 84-year-old mother that her family "will pay" for her safe return.

When I first saw the image of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes come across my social media I thought it must have been fake.

Japanese politics is politer and more understated than most.

Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny will give a highly anticipated Super Bowl half-time performance on Sunday, promising fans they should be prepared to dance.

Gordon Brown says Sir Keir may have been "too slow to do the right things" but backed him to "clean up the system".

Many Labour insiders say Sir Keir may not be the man to take them to the next election, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

No 10 sources have called for Mandelson to return the money or give it to a charity that supports victims.

Jenni and Trevor Hicks are leading a new campaign to correct official court records from the 1990s.

Rain has fallen in south-west England and south Wales every day of 2026 so far, the Met Office said.

King Charles has even visited it.

Labour is trying to pretend Rachel Reeves doesn't exist. And she isn't happy.

A recent investigation has revealed that more migrants are deciding to travel from Ireland back to the UK.

Labour MPs are urging Keir Starmer to step aside and appoint one of two senior figures as interim PM to avoid annihilation at Gorton by-election and May wipeout

Critics say the study has repeatedly framed cousin marriage in a positive light.

Lord Mandelson is being asked to give back an exit payment he received after being unceremoniously sacked from office

Josh Simons denies asking for reporters to be investigated in probe over leaked details on think tank’s funding

One million people have caring responsibilities of 35 hours or more a week

Peer was dismissed in September after new emails detailing his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein came to light

51 fortunate players did match five numbers, each claiming £1,750