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.

The mayor granted the loans despite being made 'aware' of 'inconsistent' viability reports submitted by the developer, the Court of Appeal was told today.

Belfast was rocked by fiery disorder into the night when hundreds of masked protestors took to the streets in response to Monday's brutal knife attack.

Catherine Barningham, 49, blew more than £43,000 on foreign holidays, an Alsatian puppy and luxury cars after taking control of vulnerable 78-year-old Elizabeth Smith's affairs.

Former Royal Marine Commando Ben McBean, 39, was praised and befriended by Prince Harry after he was badly injured in a landmine blast during the Afghan conflict in 2008.

So what was it that first attracted prisoner Dylan Westall to Helen Spree? Old enough to be his mother, the pair appeared to have precious little in common.

Social media has been used to organise violent protests following the Belfast knife attack, with Labour accusing Elon Musk of stoking divisions and contributing to the unrest

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The US President's unhinged tirades seem to be getting more and more common - here are The Donald's most bonkers rants from his second stint in the White House

Dutchman Pieter Hoovers, 54, and his 32-year-old Thai wife Tae Kawepanya, both died in a gun attack at an apartment in Amsterdam on July 17, 2017

The mass shooting erupted at Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland at around 11.10pm local time on Tuesday, according to police. At least 12 people were killed and nine injured

More than 1,000 devices have been lost or stolen from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) since 2024, at a potential cost of more than £1.6m. 

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The UK could yet unveil all – or parts – of a long-delayed investment plan for defence by Friday, but a disagreement on funding is still unresolved, it is understood.

With a world of holiday choices at our fingertips, it can be hard to make sure you're getting the most for your money, and many of us end up spending more than we need to for the sake of an easy life.

Age campaigners are urging people to stop using phrases such as "over the hill" and "stuck in their ways", saying they help "entrench ageism" in society.

Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.

The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.

The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.

Two thirds of the women counted in a charity-led census would not have been recorded using the government method.

Aldi has announced a new partnership with renewable energy company Drax, transitioning around 1,200 electric vehicle chargers at more than 250 UK stores

The victim of a 'depraved' Belfast knife attack has been named locally as Stephen Ogilvie as the first picture of him emerged

Sanatnder's current account offer turns household bills into cash in your pocket - and millions could be eligible to take advantage

Locals have welcomed a move to ban balaclavas in their city centre

Police said the 100-metre cordon has been put in place "as precaution".

Anti-immigration demonstration took place in Belfast in response to Monday night’s stabbing attack in the city

Maitiu Mag Tighearnan fought off a man with a hurling stick after he saw the attack

Remains of Vasuben Narendrasinh Raj, 70, were sent to Britain under another name, only to be correctly identified after DNA test

Last month’s heatwave saw May 26 become the hottest day in May on record for England and Wales

Painter Roger Parkes died just days after consuming the cheese