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.

While Emma Bunton chose a pink checked trouser suit, and Mel B opted for a peach mini dress, Geri Halliwell had broken wedding etiquette completely by going for a white, floor-length outfit.

While much has been written about Liam's death, the full heartbreaking facts have not been revealed - until now.

Detectives believe dozens of women targeted by Simon Levy have never been identified, and they are appealing for victims to come forward.

Robert Jenrick has told The Mail on Sunday town halls can 'wave goodbye to taxpayers' money' if they don't uphold the Supreme Court 's ruling that came into force last week.

Senior Whitehall sources have told The Mail on Sunday that the former Duke of York remains on a secret government list of royals who will receive high-profile funerals.

Jeremy Tremaine Williams has been sentenced to death for the rape and murder of five-year-old Kamarie Holland, who was sold to him by her own mother Kristy Siple for £960

The married doctor, who prosecutors said Letby was 'infatuated' with, later gave evidence in court against the nurse, 36, who was found guilty of murdering seven babies

Connor Kelly and Joseph McCarthy-Harrington were seen being chased down the street while brandishing weapons by brothers Kieran and Corey Scholes outside a New Brighton convenience store

Robin Jackson, who had previous addresses in Middlesbrough, Guisborough, Brotton and Hartlepool, had a criminal record for sexual offences dating back to 1975, including indecent assault and exposure

Love between humans and AI is exploding, with “AI girlfriend/boyfriend” apps up 700% since 2022 and a $48bn (£38bn) market in 2026, as surveys show millions would date chatbots

FIFA has accused critics of a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine its president Gianni Infantino, amid claims that UEFA paid off an alleged mistress while he led European football's governing body.

Andy Burnham will start a national tour on Monday to hear people's concerns over the cost of living.

A heatwave record set 31 years ago could be equalled today - and broken early next week.

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan went to the team's first game of the season on Saturday, ignoring advice from the stadium's owner to stay away following allegations of sexual misconduct.

For all the talk of immigration and prisoner releases ending Andy Burnham's honeymoon, there's another row looming for the new prime minister.

No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".

The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.

Daniel Kinahan was arrested in Dubai under a warrant issued by the Irish courts in April but has fought attempts to extradite him.

FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.

The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.

Witnesses described seeing a group of machete-wielding men who were thought to be chasing another man.

Police officers, the National Police Air Service helicopter, HM Coastguard and the RNLI are all involved in the search.

The pair exchanged more than 1,300 Facebook messages over three months in 2016.

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following violent disorder in Pontypool, South Wales, with seven men arrested in connection with the incident.

The enormous prize is set to be paid out over 30 years.

Devon and Cornwall are among the prime locations

Weather conditions in Canada mean the famed Royal Air Force aerobatics team are not able to return home on time

A new report casts doubt on a leading police theory over the disappearance of Jack O’Sullivan, who vanished in Bristol more than two years ago. His mother, Catherine, tells The Independent she wants to see action

As Europe swelters under record-breaking temperatures, misleading claims that sunscreen causes rather than protects against skin cancer are spreading online – but experts tell The Independent the evidence shows a very different story

The £2.5 million facility at the University of Essex, which includes a dedicated cancer diagnostics laboratory, was funded by the Office for Students.