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.

Messages between the disgraced former ambassador to the US and Sir Keir Starmer's one-time chief of staff Morgan McSweeney were expected to be released.

It was with blessed relief that the King and Queen and the rest of the Royal Family were able to finally come together yesterday for something reliably joyous - a wedding.

The document has raised concerns about the impartiality of police officers, with the Campaign Against Antisemitism calling for an investigation.

Senior executives at one of Britain's biggest Islamic charities privately warned that aid money they had sent to Gaza 'very likely' ended up funding Hamas and other terrorist groups, the MoS can reveal.

For months, I and other journalists have been warning that the Peter Mandelson scandal was descending into a cover-up.

The British Geological Survey confirmed a 2.2-magnitude earthquake struck Silverdale, Lancashire, at 9.35pm on Saturday night (June 6), the second tremor to hit the area in less than a month

Jimmy Savile was one of Britain's favourite TV presenters but he was also a prolific sex offender who abused hundreds of victims over several decades, with a chilling obsession with dead bodies also later uncovered

Dave Fiji, 25, had just married Jessni in Dawsonville, Georgia in the US in the 'perfect wedding' when disaster struck during what should have been the start of their honeymoon

The suspected gunman was arrested as he tried to board a flight to Edinburgh from Alicante airport, while a woman was detained at the same airport as she attempted to enter Spain

Explosive new evidence including a 999 call and incriminating letters could prove Jeremy Bamber is innocent of the White House Farm murders, 40 years after he was jailed for life for the brutal killings

At least 12 people have been shot at a community festival in the US state of Ohio, in what police believe was a gun fight between several people.

Hampshire Police planned to put out a statement challenging "disinformation" during the trial of Henry Nowak's killer, but were warned by the Crown Prosecution Service it could jeopardise the case.

A chronic delay in the release by Sir Keir Starmer's government of a major plan to invest in defence has harmed the military and left the country less safe, a group of MPs has warned.

Three British men have pleaded guilty after a Canadian restaurant owner died following a row over an unpaid bill.

David Sullivan has stepped down from his role as joint-chair of West Ham United after being "made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations", the club said.

The Defence Investment Plan is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit early next month.

The prime minister's position has hardened since Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential Labour contest.

Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday.

A strengthening jet stream has brought rain to the UK but long-range summer forecasts show warmer weather could be ahead

Sullivan is stepping down from his position as joint chairman and director of the club with immediate effect "having been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations".

11 million impacted by new 'cat or dog' home 2026 England law

The supermarket founder highlighted a shocking example where police handcuffed a staff member over baseless allegations of racism.

New details have emerged about what happened after Vickrum Digwa's arrest.

Major retailers including Morrisons, Asda, Waitrose and Aldi must offer this service to customers

Fashion chain Phase Eight could be set to close hundreds of stores as part of a major restructuring programme by its owner, TFG, which has already confirmed the closure of more than 100 underperforming stores.

The justice secretary’s admission follows a joint investigation from The Independent and Sky News

No 10 has accused the US vice president of ‘trying to interfere in our democracy’

With the continued rise in fuel prices across the UK, Joolz Christie took a drastic measure to ensure she could get rid of her car

Exclusive: Jess Asato says the support she has received ‘feels like a shout for women’s freedom on the internet’

Some say they want to rise to the challenge, while others have been forced to resign almost before their tenure began. Albert Toth looks at the rise of ‘paper candidates’ and what they mean for the future of local politics