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UK prisons: overcrowding and reoffending – is the system broken?
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. 


UK care homes face ban on recruiting staff from overseas
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. 


Bradford Kashmiris on India-Pakistan conflict
The events in Kashmir have ramifications here in the UK, not least in Bradford, where more than a quarter of people identify as Pakistani. 


Reform out to dismantle UK diversity programmes
We report from Doncaster where the council is now controlled by Reform.


How significant was the Sycamore Gap tree?
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.

Daily Mail

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:34:57 GMT
The royals' long-standing Christmas trestle-table ritual that Prince William wants to axe
When Prince William becomes King, it is understood that he will scrap an outdated ceremony which involves handing out 'joke' £5 presents in strict order of royal seniority.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:46:15 GMT
Revealed: NHS doctor charged with sexually abusing 38 patients in his care including children is devoutly Christian father-of-two
Nathaniel Spencer, 38, of Quinton, Birmingham , is accused of targeting his alleged victims while working at hospitals in the West Midlands and Staffordshire between 2017 and 2021.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 07:34:12 GMT
Aitch is the ninth star to leave I'm A Celeb in surprise result as Angry Ginge, Tom Read Wilson and Shona McGarty are confirmed as this year's finalists
He was the bookies' favourite to win I'm A Celebrity.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 07:02:17 GMT
Exposed: The five-day cowboy plumbers' course where students are taught how to fleece gullible 'British people'
Organiser Taher Shah boasts he has helped thousands with no experience to rake in hundreds of pounds an hour on emergency call-outs after £395 'training'.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:40:45 GMT
Comrade Starmer! As desperate Labour rakes over Nigel Farage's schooldays, we reveal the KGB's toxic propaganda machine and the hard-Left past Sir Keir would rather we all forgot
Security experts have suggested that Starmer's only mistake on this occasion was youthful naivete in signing up to a venture run by a totalitarian Communist regime..

Daily Star

Sun, 7 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Brits ruin Christmas surprises by 'accidentally' walking in on key festive moment
A third of British adults have accidentally walked in on Christmas gift wrapping, spoiling surprises for loved ones, so a major hotel chain is going to help families preserve the Christmas magic

Sun, 7 Dec 2025 07:29:10 +0000
Robot allows seriously ill kids to appear virtually in playground from hospital bed
AV1 robots help seriously ill children with cancer and life-limiting conditions virtually attend school from hospital beds, allowing them to join lessons and playground activities while staying connected with classmates during treatment

Sun, 7 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Man given surprise of his life after buying house with stunning garden
Michael McEvoy bought a semi-detached home in Ramsgate with his wife 10 years ago and loved the garden's bamboo boundary for privacy - but this summer the invasive plant exploded in growth

Sat, 6 Dec 2025 22:32:54 +0000
Wedding guest accidentally shoots groom dead and triggers 57-person bloodbath
A wedding turned to tragedy in an instant after a guest, firing an automatic weapon in celebration, accidentally killed the groom and sparked a massacre

Sat, 6 Dec 2025 20:34:46 +0000
Heartbroken school pays tribute to 'one of a kind' teacher after tragic death
A school in County Down is mourning the loss of vice-principal Fionnuala Hartigan, described in heartfelt tributes as 'the loveliest, most gentle person'

Sky News

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 22:17:00 +0000
Rare access inside a secret, underground military base in eastern Ukraine
A hidden, underground military base in eastern Ukraine is so secret, soldiers change into civilian clothes whenever they step outside to avoid drawing attention.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 22:41:00 +0000
Dozens killed in Goa nightclub fire
At least 25 people have been killed after a fire at a Goa nightclub, police in the Indian state have said.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Some who knew Jeffrey Epstein may be scared for what more could still come out
Framed photos with presidents, princes and even the pope adorned the many homes of Jeffrey Epstein.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 04:06:00 +0000
Japan accuses Chinese fighter of locking fire-control radar on its jets
Japan has claimed a Chinese military jet locked its radar on Japanese fighter jets near the southern island of Okinawa in a "dangerous act".

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 07:23:00 +0000
Mo Salah says he has been 'thrown under the bus' by Liverpool
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah says he has been "thrown under the bus" by the club, and his relationship with manager Arne Slot has broken down.

UK BBC

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 04:18:41 GMT
Young people on benefits to be offered construction and hospitality work
The government says it will fund training and work experience for 350,000 not in work or education.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:18:43 GMT
Police did not mean to imply Jewish community supported Tel Aviv fan ban, force says
A West Midlands Police chief told MPs Jewish community members supported the ban on Maccabi fans.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 22:30:46 GMT
King and Queen reveal this year's Christmas card
The card features of photograph of the royal couple taken in April during their state visit to Italy.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:47:40 GMT
England given UK-friendly World Cup kick-off times as Scotland face late finishes
England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer's tournament.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:40:28 GMT
Trans women will not be allowed to attend main Labour Women's Conference events
The conference will take place in 2026 after being cancelled for a year in light of the Supreme Court's gender ruling.

UK Daily Express

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:40:00 +0000
M621 LIVE: Major motorway shut in both directions after 'police incident'
Anyone taking to this stretch of major UK motorway this Sunday morning is likely to be impacted.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:50:00 +0000
African migrant makes stunning 5-word confession after stabbing frenzy
Adam Ahmed, 30, showed "not a flicker of emotion" as he ambushed Leon Askew, Newcastle Crown Court heard.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:51:00 +0000
The beautiful little UK seaside town full of independent shops and hardly any tourists
The lesser-known town has it all, from stunning coastal views and quirky shops to historic attractions and eateries.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 07:03:00 +0000
Households urged to stop ‘dangerous’ common habit in December
Households have been advised to be aware of a common habit around the festive season, as it may pose a larger fire risk than you realise.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000
The little UK town packed with 200 independent shops that just 'gets better and better'
EXCLUSIVE: The market town has welcomed 20 new businesses over the last two years and local people believe the future is bright.

UK Independent

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:56:48 GMT
Police respond to ‘serious incident’ at Heathrow as train lines shut
Police are on the scene after a ‘serious incident’ at Terminal 3 car park

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:33:17 GMT
Inside the battle against new film studios being built near picturesque countryside town
Hollywood directors back plan for huge new film studio complex approved by the government, despite local opposition

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:07:52 GMT
What is the H3N2 flu strain? Symptoms and advice as UK cases surge
Health bosses are warning this winter could see the ‘most severe flu outbreak in decades’

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 23:28:03 GMT
New study reveals potential health risk behind tattoos
Researchers called the findings ‘crucial’ for informing the general public of the potential health concerns around tattoos

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 23:14:07 GMT
Police ‘apologise to Jewish community’ over Tel Aviv fan ban claim
The decision not to allow supporters of the Israeli team to attend the Europa League game against Aston Villa in early November sparked political uproar

UK Telegraph

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:49 GMT
Ambulance strike dates: When they are and what to do if you need emergency help

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:17:55 GMT
Mass flight cancellations at Heathrow as temperatures plunge to lowest in a decade

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:44 GMT
Nurses strike: Dates of NHS walkouts and which areas are affected

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:17 GMT
Teachers strikes: When will they take place, will all schools close and what will be disrupted?

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:49:32 GMT
Police hunt hit-run driver after six people hurt in North London crash

UK Times

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