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.

Israel snubbed US president Donald Trump's plea not to strike Iran just hours after he said that an attack would 'blow' nuclear deal talks. 

Iran vowed to respond 'harshly' to Israel 's strikes on Tehran's nuclear facilities, which have taken out top Revolutionary Guard generals and nuclear scientists.

Ajaykumar Ramesh, 35, and Viswash, 40, had been in India on a business trip before they boarded the doomed flight travelling from Ahmedabad to Gatwick on Thursday.

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product shrank by 0.3 per cent in April - the worst monthly performance for a year and a half.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow MailOnline's live coverage after an Air India plane carrying 242 people crashes in Ahmedabad while heading to London Gatwick.

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 40, told of his shock of finding himself alive after the devastating Air India plane crash that killed 241 others including everyone else on board

Thousands of keen festival goers are heading down to the iconic Worthy Farm in Somerset later this month to enjoy five days of world-class music – but some might be in for a shock

Adele Tait, 47 and her partner Craig are understood to have been camping together before being found dead in a tent near to the shores of a beauty spot in Scotland

Arjun Patolia, a father-of-two who had been visiting nearby Amreli to scatter his wife's ashes into a local river, but never returned back to the UK carrying out the wish

Unite said around 800 of its members who assist passengers with restricted mobility will step up industrial action next week

Israel has carried out dozens of airstrikes on Iran and has declared an emergency as it braces for retaliation.

Israel has finally hit Iran's nuclear facilities. What happens next and how bad could it get?

Israel has launched a major attack on Iran and declared a state of emergency over retaliation fears.

One word did the heavy lifting in Marco Rubio's statement: unilateral.

Air India has confirmed that 241 people on board a flight to London Gatwick have died after the aircraft crashed shortly after take-off – with just one person surviving.

Vishwashkumar Ramesh is only passenger to survive the Air India crash that killed 241 people.

It sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells to hit them hard while minimising side-effects.

Caravan owners share allegations of unfair contracts and sharp practices by holiday parks.

Police were called to the Watkin Path - regarded as a challenging route up the mountain.

The family of 15-year-old Alex Eastwood say change is needed to ensure safety in the sport.

Ten lucky winners could each be walking away with a cool £100 to spend in Aldi thanks to our fantastic competition.

Israel's decision to attack Iran's nuclear facilities has dealt Rachel Reeves a double blow.

Poundland owner Pepco has sold its stores across the country for £1 to US investment firm Gordon Brothers. Poundland stores across the country are to close.

Oil prices have surged after Israel launched an attack on Iran's nuclear programme, with financial markets jittery over possible retaliatory action.

Picture a place where British traditions thrive under the Spanish sun, and the unexpected is just around the corner. Welcome to intriguing Gibraltar.

Trevor Sinclair is ‘unable to pay’ the amount, says judge

Mr Rockcliff made a social media post ranting about Michelin trained chefs ‘with sautéed egos’

British man sole survivor from Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 people

Like everywhere in Northern Ireland, Ballymena has suffered its share of atrocities. Now it’s happening all over again, writes Kate Devlin

There are fears more than 100 Labour MPs could rebel against the welfare cuts