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.

Hannah Edwards and partner Elzan Seraj turned a modest detached garage at their £625,000 Milton Keynes home into a three-bedroom annexe - without obtaining any permissions.

It was a remarkable ascent for a softly-spoken 27-year-old from Reading, who had dabbled in modelling before studying philosophy at an obscure university in America's mid-west.

Donald Trump backtracked on his claim that British troops had dodged the front line in Afghanistan after King Charles intervened with his 'concerns', it has been reported.

A deal between the political parties on the Right could secure a landslide majority and torpedo the chances of a coalition of the 'Loony Left' seizing power in Britain, a major study reveals today.

Senior Government sources told the MoS they expect each seized tanker in Russia's sanctions-busting 'shadow fleet' would raise tens of millions.

Grace Lynch, 16, died following a collision with a scrambler bike while crossing Ratoath Road in Finglas, Dublin on Sunday afternoon - man has been arrested as her devastated mother calls for justice

A new poll by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) found that a whopping 86% of UK pharmacies were unable to supply the pain relief medicine to their patients over a week

Daniel Odubanjo, 27, was convicted of false imprisonment and two counts of sexual assault after attacking a woman in a toilet and a teenage girl on a service from Shenfield to Chelmsford on November 29, 2024

Harry Begg's heartbroken mum says Spanish authorities kept the biggest and most important part of him for investigation - she only found out the day before the teenager's funeral

At least 11 people have died and 12 others injured after gunmen opened fire at a football pitch in central Mexico - it comes as part of a part of a 'crime wave' plaguing the city

In a bombshell announcement, China's Ministry of Defence has said it is investigating General Zhang Youxia, China's most senior general and a man who was second only to Xi Jinping himself on China's top military decision-making body.

Shabana Mahmood will set out her overhaul of policing today, aiming to tackle "unpunished" everyday crime and get officers from their desks to the streets.

The body of a man who disappeared during a Christmas Day swim in Devon is believed to have been found.

The price of gold has surged past the record $5,000 per ounce level and shows little sign of easing back as investors continue to seek shelter from uncertainties connected to Donald Trump.

A 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man reported missing was found dead in Plymouth.

The Greater Manchester mayor is seen as a potential leadership challenger to Sir Keir Starmer.

The education secretary says phones should not been seen during lessons, breaktimes or lunchtime.

The Home Office says its plans to cut red tape will see officers spending more time out on the streets.

Can the state, especially when it is implicated in killing, be trusted as the arbiter of what should remain confidential?

For the first time, the new wind farms will be connected to more than one country through undersea cables.

Claire Hédon, the Defender of Rights in Paris, claims the use of armed force "endangers people".

The school blames the decision on growing pressures on the private education sector but says it will ensure pupils find appropriate alternative schools.

In his own mind, foreign secretary David Lammy is a superhero. Right up there with Keir Starmer.

Among those who avoided jail were those caught with Category A images, reports say.

Ryanair's pre-tax profits fell 83% after Italy's competition watchdog imposed a huge fine.

The White House post sparked further concerns about Donald Trump’s ambitions in Greenland

Manchester mayor also voices criticism about ‘way party is being run’ and hits back at those supporting blocking of path back to Westminster

Laxmikant Patel died in October 2021 and handed his £600,000 house to oldest daughter Anju in his last will

Teachers have also been advised not to use their phones in front of pupils

Alcohol is responsible for about 3.3 per cent of cancer cases in the UK, which is around 11,900 cases per year