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.

Eco-warrior Emma Smart, 47, stormed into Catch at the Old Fish Market in Weymouth, Dorset, and 'freed' the lobster which she believed was going to be eaten.

In an astonishing development, No10 revealed Lord Mandelson was granted clearance to take on the role against the recommendation of security vetting officials.

Scottish actor Alexander 'Sandy' Morton, who is best known for playing Golly Mackenzie in the BBC series Monarch of the Glen, has died aged 81.

On day three of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Australian tour, the couple spoke to students in Melbourne about the dangers of social media and its impact on mental health.

Pope Leo XIV made the unusually forceful remarks during a trip to Cameroon on Thursday after the US President launched a tirade against him over his repeated criticism of the war in Iran .

North Staffordshire Justice Centre heard the pair were introduced as half-siblings sharing the same mother before they had an illicit encounter and conceived a child together

You will have a new way to scan your produce

A furious mum has slammed a Cornwall holiday park as 'disgusting' after her family were barred from the final night's entertainment over alleged inappropriate behaviour - which she strongly denies

Beechdale Fencing Limited, based in The Meadows, entered liquidation on April 8 with rising costs impacting the business -the firm produced fencing and other garden products

The latest weather forecasting maps suggest a 23C UK heat surge could be on the cards later this month, with 28 counties set to be affected by the hot weather

At the start of this year, Donald Trump ordered the capture and removal of Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro - he's now facing a trial in New York.

Three people have been charged in connection with an arson attack at a Persian-language media group in northwest London.

A helicopter has crashed in Indonesia, killing all eight people on board. 

A judge has halted the construction of Donald Trump's controversial White House ballroom.

US singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl who went missing last year.

The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.

On the fourth day of their Australian visit, the royal couple pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi shooting.

Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses.

Two teenagers and a 21-year-old man are due in court charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.

The shop has been described as having a 'great atmosphere with friendly, welcoming staff'.

People who stay active playing this pursuit could live a decade longer than others.

One first-time buyer who has been unable to complete his purchase said: 'It's hell.'

UK road users have been hit by rising fuel prices since the Iran war started

All the company's employees have been made redundant.

The UK’s largest supermarket group plans to make a further £500 million in cost savings

Ofqual said the exam board failed to ensure paper content was fit for purpose

The universities have condemned the ‘abrupt’ decision to make students repay maintenance loans

New research has suggested teenagers don’t yet feel politically confident as the voting age is set to be lowered to 16

Campaigners urge social media site to takes ‘its responsibility to protect children seriously’