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.

'I will accept Nigel Farage's request to be appointed Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead. It is a farce and a desperate distraction, and the people of Clacton deserve better.'

At least 18,000 signs may also need tweaking in gyms, hospitals, town halls and leisure centres to ensure transgender people use the correct facilities, figures show.

The Metropolitan Police is looking into claims that £37,500 given to the senior MP's war chest originated from a foreign source, in breach of electoral law.

Count Binface is set to achieve notoriety as Nigel Farage's most formidable challenger in the Clacton by-election following news that all the main political parties have refused to enter a candidate.

When Rhonda Anderson, 29, was found electrocuted in the bath - her mains-powered ghetto blaster on in the water alongside her - it seemed feasible the music fan's death was a tragic accident.

The Cavalier pub in Northfield, Birmingham, was open and trading when a man was stabbed outside during the England vs Mexico World Cup round of 16 match, leading to its licence being suspended

Donald Trump went on the attack against some of Keir Starmer's decisions in recent months, but then spent most of the NATO summit seemingly falling asleep at the hands of Starmer

Sean Howells nodded as Presiding Justice Mary Morris described his driving as 'utterly appalling' after a shocking 4am incident

Louis Martin's short-term partner discovered that he had been using a false identity before a Google search uncovered his chilling past - but he wouldn't accept the relationship had ended

The Met Office's latest forecast predicts heatwave temperatures could soar to 35C by the end of the week - before the mercury plummets across the UK

Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are "not fit for purpose" and can create barriers to work, while the assessment process can be "dehumanising", a new report found.

Sexually transmitted cases of bacterial gut infection shigella are spreading rapidly, a study has found - with experts warning of a "distinct public health threat".

A man suspected of murdering his family and going on the run has been pictured in a CCTV image - as police also shared a photo of the alleged victims.

British wildcard Arthur Fery has beaten Italy's Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to reach the semi-finals at Wimbledon.

The Metropolitan Police officer who shot Chris Kaba is unlikely to face misconduct proceedings due to new government regulations.

Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.

The former Conservative, now Reform UK, MP says the allegations are "entirely false".

The prime minister says he does not want to "jinx it" but "ask me again if we get to the final".

Carns's said a leadership contest was "not the best use of Labour's time" and "we need to get on board" with Burnham.

Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages.

Kelly Clarke decided that after a high-flying career and travelling the world she was ready to be a mum

A few simple steps before you travel, while you're away, and when you return home could make dealing with unexpected events quicker and easier

A teenager bravely called the police soon after a sick stranger raped her in the middle of the night.

The victim's family and friends told police they did not believe she had died by suicide.

The man is due to appear in court today .

More people are using more electricity for fans and air conditioning to keep cool

The Government said the deal would reduce the costs of Britain’s energy system

Temperatures could rocket to 35C in UK’s longest heatwave since 1976

Metropolitan Police launch investigation into £37,500 donation allegedly received from a US businessman

The Reform leader insisted by-election is a ‘real election with real people’