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UK prisons: overcrowding and reoffending – is the system broken?
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.
UK care homes face ban on recruiting staff from overseas
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.
Bradford Kashmiris on India-Pakistan conflict
The events in Kashmir have ramifications here in the UK, not least in Bradford, where more than a quarter of people identify as Pakistani.
Reform out to dismantle UK diversity programmes
We report from Doncaster where the council is now controlled by Reform.
How significant was the Sycamore Gap tree?
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.
Daily Mail
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:49:41 GMTTrump willing to end war 'without reopening Strait of Hormuz' as Iran strikes oil tanker in Dubai port - live updates
LIVE UPDATES: Follow the Daily Mail's coverage of the Iran war with the latest developments across the Middle East as Iran continues to attack Israel and its Gulf states in the fifth week of conflict.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:46:25 GMTShoppers face pain if we don't tackle red tape and energy prices, retailers warn
War in the Middle East - which has sent oil and gas prices surging - has piled fresh pressure on inflation as price rises are already accelerating, according to the British Retail Consortium.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:32:19 GMTHollywood made our tiny village world famous. But now we're crippled by red tape... and forced to live in a museum
To travel down the steep and winding road leading to Pennan is to descend into a time between times.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:28:35 GMTMassive oil tanker struck by Iranian drone near Strait of Hormuz as US unleashes 2,000lb bunker buster bombs on ammunition depot
The US and Iran traded blows late on Monday, as Iranian drones hit a huge Kuwaiti oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, while the Americans bombarded an Iranian ammunition depot.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:47:38 GMTWarwick Davis' 'Sponge' revealed: New love who's helped Harry Potter star, 56, 'feel happy again' after the sudden death of his wife Samantha is a mother of two hypnotherapist, 40, who has also suffered tragedy
Affectionately referred to as 'Sponge' by Warwick Davis, she has been at the actor's side at two recent high profile events.
Daily Star
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:17:34 +0000UK petrol and diesel drivers told to fill up before 10am Thursday in stark warning
Despite 31% of drivers expressing growing concerns about increasing fuel costs due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, most motorists are not altering their plans
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:08:11 +0000Armed cops rush Sunflower Massage parlour after it all kicks off in six hour stand off
A suspect was arrested after a tense six hour stand off with counter terror firearms officers who were called to reports of threats being made by a man with a bladed weapon
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:01:38 +0000'Selfish' woman fills Sainsbury's plastic bags with petrol during UK fuel crisis
A woman has been branded 'selfish' after she was filmed filling up Sainsbury's bags with petrol and placing them in her car boot amid the UK's ongoing fuel crisis
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:48:12 +0000Ever Fresh Dairy stops business and falls into liquidation in UK dairy industry chaos
London-based supplier of milk, bread, cheese and eggs - Ever Fresh Dairy - has ended business with liquidators appointed as dairy sector faces unprecedented turmoil
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:30:35 +0000Hotel explosion at Costa Tropical resort as man injured and 44 guests evacuated
Part of the fifth floor of the four-star Olas Hotel in Almunecar was badly damaged in the blast, with the mayor calling it a 'miracle' no one was killed. 44 guests were evacuated
Sky News
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:11:00 +0100Three teenagers charged with murder of 16-year-old girl in Leeds
Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds, West Yorkshire Police said.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100Grooming gangs inquiry to examine whether 'ethnicity of perpetrators or victims influenced offending'
The chair of the upcoming grooming gangs inquiry has vowed to "not flinch from uncomfortable truths" as she launches the terms of reference of the long-awaited review.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100Israel passes controversial death penalty law
Israel has passed a law making the death penalty by hanging the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:58:00 +0100Travelodge boss 'desperately sorry' over sex assault at hotel
The survivor of a sexual assault that took place in a Travelodge hotel room has accused its CEO of not taking the issue of women's safety "very seriously".
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:03:00 +0100Countdown begins to NASA's historic moon mission
The countdown has begun for the launch of NASA's Artemis II mission around the moon.
UK BBC
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:44:48 GMTScott Mills questioned by police in 2018 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boy
The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:50:04 GMTStarmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package
The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:10:54 GMTHundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched
There needs to be accountability for the failings that led to this mass exploitation of children in UK, says survivor.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:41:43 GMTNew bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready
Weekly food waste collections are required for all English homes as new legislation takes effect.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:32:14 GMTThree charged with murder over death of girl, 16
Three people are due to appear in court over the death of Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds.
UK Daily Express
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:53:00 +0100M8 traffic LIVE: Closure on major motorway with city centre in 'gridlock'
Drivers have taken to social media to vent their anger at the traffic chaos they are facing this morning.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:39:00 +0100Fuel for ambulances and emergency speed limits - UK's petrol rationing plan
The UK has an emergency contingency plan in place.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:27:00 +0100UK manufacturing company collapses into administration – 'reputation for excellence'
Engineers from the Shropshire based firm helped JCB break the tractor speed record.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:38:00 +0100UK households warned of £400 fines as new bin rule kicks in on Tuesday
Ignoring the change to the waste-collection system can be met with a fine of up to £400
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:42:00 +0100Major UK high street chain with 320 stores plotting 'huge wave of closures'
A major discount retailer is reportedly shutting stores in a big company reshuffle that could impact thousands of jobs
UK Independent
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:49:36 GMTThree teenagers charged with murder after girl stabbed to death in Leeds
Chloe Watson Dransfield died after being found on the street
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:17:44 GMTEnergy bills still forecast to rise nearly £300 in summer, households warned
The price cap could hit nearly £2,000 in July, a respected forecaster has said
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:14:53 GMTBritain faces one of the largest shocks from Iran war energy crisis, warns IMF
The warnings come after Sir Keir Starmer told business and military chiefs in a Downing Street meeting on Monday that his priority was ending the Middle East conflict and working on a “viable plan” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:10:31 GMT‘Awful April’ looms for British households with council tax and water bill hikes
Charities have shared some tips for people to save money
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:37:31 GMTKing Charles urged to meet Epstein victims during US visit
A Democractic Congressman has urged the monarch to hear ‘how powerful individuals and institutions failed’ the victims
UK Telegraph
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:49 GMTAmbulance strike dates: When they are and what to do if you need emergency help
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:17:55 GMTMass flight cancellations at Heathrow as temperatures plunge to lowest in a decade
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:44 GMTNurses strike: Dates of NHS walkouts and which areas are affected
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:17 GMTTeachers strikes: When will they take place, will all schools close and what will be disrupted?
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:49:32 GMTPolice hunt hit-run driver after six people hurt in North London crash
UK Times