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.

Charles joined delegates from politics, science, business and international climate diplomacy for an environmental reception at St James's Palace, where temperatures were stifling.

There were chaotic scenes in Miami on Wednesday afternoon after Scottish football fans interrupted a live broadcast ahead of the nation's World Cup clash with Brazil.

Harry Styles opened his latest Wembley Stadium gig by urging concert-goers to look after each other as temperatures soared on Tuesday night.

The damning report into maternity and neonatal services at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust found chronic staff shortages, poor management and a lack of basic training.

Adina Mihai pretended to be an escort in order to get into the Cotswolds home of a rich property magnate, who was known as one of the world's biggest game hunters.

Callum Kerr, from Warrington, was restrained by fellow passengers on a Jet2 flight from Larnaca in Cyprus to Manchester Airport after he allegedly became 'disruptive' during the journey

London's commuters have had their say and named the five hottest Tube lines that really make us sweaty during hot weather - with one runaway winner

If you've ever used the word Casanova, you'll likely have never known about the Italian heartthrob where the word comes from − but the playboy's life was full of intrigue

Nigel Farage has set out the one condition that would see him step down as Reform UK leader, as well as claiming that he's 'not an egomanic' during a wild interview

A group of men were reportedly seen fighting in the street outside Wood Green Tube station, grabbing random objects including camping chairs to use as makeshift weapons

As Britons face a record-breaking heatwave, climatologists are predicting that these temperatures could become the new normal for summer over the next few decades.

The family of a woman killed when a Tesla crashed into her home, allegedly while in self-driving mode, is suing Elon Musk's company and the driver.

Oil prices have returned to levels last seen just before the US-Iran war began, bolstering hopes of a respite ahead from cost-of-living pressures.

Some 85% of under-16s are still using social media in Australia despite a ban being put in place in December, a major new study suggests.

A Catholic bishop has been charged with two counts of raping a girl under the age of 16.

Steve Clarke's side lost 3-0 to Brazil in Miami, but a third place Group C finish means they could still make the last 32 of the World Cup.

The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.

Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.

An inspection of NUH mortuaries found 10 shortfalls, the Human Tissue Authority said.

Damion Russell was examined in the same hospital that failed to raise the alarm about Preston's injuries.

The UK is in the grip of a record-breaking heatwave.

People looking to get on the property ladder should all make use of this £1 tip from the MoneySavingExpert founder that could speed up saving

The plane landed at a major UK airport.

Harrowing pictures from the scene show the passenger bus enveloped by raging fire.

The iconic local business had been running for more than 90 years.

A damning new report has revealed that LGBTQ people are subjected to threats, abuse and violence under ongoing conversion practices

Everyone should be ‘mindful of their water use’ amid the heatwave, an Environment Agency chief has said

Schools throughout the country are sending children home early to protect them from extreme heat

The machine is being built in Midlothian and will be hosted by the University of Edinburgh.

Swathes of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 40C