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.

Friends of the Beckhams have revealed they were left shocked to see Brooklyn's latest advert as he took a savage swipe at his parents in an Instagram post with food delivery firm DoorDash.

Jonny Phillips was walking his dog Arlo in a park near his Bournemouth home last Monday morning when Arlo scampered after a murder of crows circling a nearby tree.

Just because you're paranoid, it doesn't mean they're not out to get you. How many times have I told you that over the years?

Two hours after the first scan he felt suddenly 'drained of energy', says David. 'It's ruining my life. I still have joint pain, brain fog, memory loss and problems with my vision.'

Keir Starmer is in the French Alps for a gathering of the powerful G7 group of nations.

A major rescue deal for Thames Water, Britain’s biggest water supplier, is in doubt after Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds warned it would place an “undue burden” on customers

Jonas McDowall was on holiday in Cyprus when he died suddenly and unexpectedly - now his heartbroken family have launched a fundraising appeal to bring him home

Paula Stanton, 62, admitted carrying out an act outraging public decency at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff while she was sitting in the waiting area

Here's what you can do if a neighbour's loud party is keeping you awake

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT Robert Markel, 89, suffered a horrific fate on May 4 last year when he encountered a rabid black bear at his Florida property, with new details about the event recently surfacing

The number of Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is likely far higher than official figures, Oxfam has warned, due to lack of clean water and sanitation.

Cash-strapped Thames Water is again facing down the prospect of being placed in temporary public ownership after the government raised objections to a proposed £10bn rescue by its lenders.

The sister of murdered MP Jo Cox has warned against people being pushed "towards the extremes", as she marks the 10th anniversary of her death.

Eight people have been killed after a United States Air Force bomber crashed shortly after taking off from an American base, officials have said.

Two men have been found guilty of carrying out a string of arson attacks on a car and properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer.

The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.

A previously unpublished report details problems in Nottingham's maternity units before a major review.

Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.

Andrea Egan tellls the BBC that Labour haven't delivered and her election demonstrated that members were desperate to have their voices heard.

P&O Cruises passengers could face boarding delays and being recalled to the terminal if they don't follow the rule - here's what to check before you travel

Wartime hero Sir Winston Churchill has been pilloried in an exhibition at the national gallery.

The chain said the upcoming openings are part of its long-term ambition to operate 1,500 stores in the UK.

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The teacher was found guilty of the murder and sexual abuse of a 13-month-old baby Preston Davey at Preston Crown Court.

Environment secretary Emma Reynolds is understood to be concerned the deal places an ‘undue’ burden on taxpayers

Liz Kendall, accepted that many children will succeed in getting around the ban but insisted the restriction would lead to a ‘significant change in behaviour’

Robbie Lammas declared the Conservative Party was ‘over’ when he defected to Reform UK in October 2025

The compensation includes nearly £200k for a new swimming pool

In one of the biggest shocks of election night 2019, Labour lost its Stoke-on-Trent seats as the red wall collapsed amid a Boris Johnson pledge to get Brexit done. Seven years on, Alex Ross discovers a city feeling even further left behind