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.

The chilling description came as jurors heard of the terror - and moments of astonishing bravery - on display as Anthony Williams, 33, marched through carriages on November 1 last year.

The Disabled Persons Railcard (DPRC) expanded its criteria to include neurodivergence on the eligibility list - but critics say taxpayers will be left paying for 'low level' disorders.

While she spent seven decades in the acting industry and was nominated for many accolades Barbara Barrie insisted her campaigning was more important than awards.

No one expected Sarah Ferguson to stay out of the spotlight for long and, shrewd as ever, she chose exactly the right moment to appear.

Patrick Stewart, who has died aged 86, established himself as one of the biggest stars on screen, as comfortable in superhero movies as he was in Hamlet or King Lear.

The mum whose husband alleges she had sex with their pet dog has updated her Facebook picture again as the police investigation continues. One fan called her their 'future wifey'

The festive season will cost the nationalover £30 billion but some of us take a more strategic approach to yuletide purchases than others

EXCLUSIVE: Shane Jenkin, 48, claimed a Parole Board decision to keep him locked up was "irrational" after was jailed for life in 2012 for blinding his girlfriend Tina Nash

Chancellor John Healey used Andy Burnham’s first Autumn Budget on October 28 to unveil a £100 'Household Energy Payment' for council tax bands A-D - including a lesser known budget bonus

The estimated total impact sits at around $6.3 billion (£4.7 billion) and Binance said it has worked with blockchain partners to freeze affected assets - around $3 billion has been frozen on-chain so far

Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died after a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Cryptocurrency worth more than $6.3bn (£4.7bn) has been stolen from a major exchange - with one industry insider telling Sky News it is "the largest bank heist in human history".

Social media "manosphere" communities should be treated as a public health issue, a new report says - comparing them to the tobacco industry.

Seized counterfeit cosmetics have been found to contain lead, mercury and other potentially harmful substances - and are getting more common.

Three people have been killed in a mid-air collision between two helicopters near a small airport in Oregon, police said.

Foreign firms awarded large defence contracts will need to invest an equal value back into the UK, Wes Streeting announces.

Nicola Shaw, who has led the company since 2022, will step down in January, it is announced.

Chef Gareth Ward defends how he operates in documentary after Ynyshir got a one-star hygiene rating.

Charles Swift faced a 140-mile round trip to get to a hospital, but had to drive himself.

Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists.

Emergency services are in attendance.

The comedian and actor is standing trial for a string of alleged sex offences, including three counts of rape.

In November, the budget airline is bringing in a new rule to all airports which operate Ryanair flights that will mean passengers have to get to the airport earlier than previously required

The branch will be hosting a special welcome to celebrate the launch, with Lindor products handed out and goodie bags for the first 250 customers who spend £15 or more.

Police have shared advice for homeowners whose driveway is blocked by another car including when to contact the council, and when police officers may intervene