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.

After a chaotic year and with the threat of a Labour coup rising, the PM used his festive address to insist his 'priority' is making life easier in Britain.

The threshold at which inheritance tax will apply to farmers will more than double from £1million to £2.5million, halving the number of estates affected.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson were reportedly intending to do 'all sorts of entertaining' this festive season - as they spend their last Christmas at Royal Lodge.

In a further tragic twist, the 'Driving Home for Christmas' star was said to have been overjoyed by the recent birth of a first grandchild shortly before his death on Monday aged 74.

The British national, 43, has been moved to immigration detention in Brisbane and faces deportation.

Dancing with the Stars New Zealand winner Jazz Thornton shared her experience dealing with a 'creeping' man at her home. The 30-year-old celebrity previously dealt with a stalker

New documents from the Jeffrey Epstein estate include FBI files with rape allegations against Donald Trump, which the Department of Justice and White House have strongly denied as 'unfounded and false'

A record number of UK university students - 1,165 - started undergraduate degrees in AI in 2025, according to analysis

The mother of the sadly missing Madeleine McCann, Kate, has spoken out in support of the charity, saying vulnerable young people resonate deeply with her due to her experience

Adult content creator Dean Byrne, 41, who recently caused outrage by introducing his 18-year-old son Bray, has further fuelled controversy by posting a provocative festive-themed selfie

A trove of newly released Epstein files include emails that appear to involve Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, while another suggests Donald Trump travelled on the billionaire's private jet "many more times than previously has been reported".

A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein has spoken of the moment she met Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on the disgraced financier's private island.

A teenage British boy has reportedly been stabbed to death in Portugal.

The prime minister has acknowledged Britons' cost-of-living struggles in his Christmas message - and vowed that helping with the issue is his "priority".

The lighting of the village Christmas tree is a yearly tradition for the Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles.

The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.

There are more questions for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the latest documents from the Epstein files.

David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.

Paul Donnelly says it will affect how many people book on to hire his canal boats.

The King is expected to talk about the "pilgrimage" of life, and the lessons it can teach.

Christmas Day has finally arrived, which means most supermarkets will be shutting up shop to enjoy the festivities. Here's everything you need to know.

Tegan Harker, 20, stole a large parcel from the back of a Royal Mail van and threatened the postman who ran after her

The city's beloved Christmas market suffered a "patchy" period this year.

Richard Williamson says he "wakes with dread each day wondering if there is yet more cat mess for him to clean up".

Fifteen penguins in the basement of London Aquarium have attracted MP and campaigners fury.

Kimberlee Singler is accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son

One officer was injured by the explosion as police in Tomar responded to a suspected domestic violence alert

Geoff and Pamela Poole were planning on spending Christmas on their canal boat when a huge sinkhole opened up in Llangollen Canal in Shropshire

Most major supermarkets are closed on Christmas Day

Sir Keir Starmer has urged Britons to “reach out to friends, relatives, and neighbours” this Christmas.