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.

LIVEBLOG: Follow the latest updates as Storm Goretti - the first named storm of 2026 - threatens to blanket much of the UK with heavy snow while wind and rain warnings remain in place.

Harrison Taylor, 19, raced around the millionaire's playground in a Mercedes A200 closely followed by 21-year-old brother Henry in a BMW 135i on Boxing Day, 2023.

As Kate celebrates her 44th birthday, her legacy is more assured than ever - and that's thanks to forging her own path that's very different to her late mother-in-law.

Jonathan Gerlach, 34, faces more than 500 charges relating to the alleged offending, which allegedly began around Halloween.

The former Duke of York may have inadvertently benefitted from proceeds of crime when his mansion in Berkshire was sold to Timur Kulibayev in 2007 for £15million.

As global tensions rise and WW3 fears grow, history shows how British conscientious objectors faced public shaming through the white feather campaign, military tribunals and alternative civilian service

Storm Gorett has caused chaos for Brits with road closures, airport delays and power cuts, as the wild weather has forced hundreds of schools across the UK to close

Storm Goretti has finally hit the UK as chaos across the country has seen tens of thousands of homes lose power, a major airport close its runway and hundreds of schools close

All departures and arrivals have been halted at Birmingham Airport as Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall across the Midlands, with passengers facing widespread flight cancellations and delays

David and Victoria Beckham's long-running feud with Brooklyn has taken a staggering turn and the iconic couple can now only contact their eldest son through his lawyers

Tens of thousands of Iranians have gathered in the streets of the capital, Tehran, and other cities as protests sparked by a struggling economy spread - increasing pressure on the country's leadership.

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The former prime minister of Denmark has told Sky News her country is "being bullied" by the US over Greenland, and that it views this as "an act of aggression".

The snowy street where Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an immigration officer has now become a memorial to her.

Two people have been shot and injured by federal agents in Oregon - a day after a woman was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

Coming from a "broken background", Skye Newman's visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch.

A BBC investigation finds building issues across city schools after a firm contracted to carry out repairs went into liquidation.

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli is criticised for pushing Conor Bradley while he was down injured - but Liverpool boss Arne Slot defends him.

Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.

Police have launched an appeal after a man was allegedly sexually assaulted at a bus stop.

Iceland is taking the initiative as more than 10 million adults across the UK intend to miss meals or reduce their food intake in January.

Bronte Richards, 32, spotted a white glow in her eight-month-old daughter Raye's right eye

Experts have warned that thousands more closures are likely in the year ahead.

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Banaz Mahmod was murdered in a so-called honour killing after her father and uncle hired a hitman to kill her 20 years ago

Storm Goretti is the first of 2026 and will cause travel delays

Leaving money in current accounts instead of moving cash to savings accounts where it can accrue interest is one of the most easily avoided money habits - yet millions do it

Large swathes of the country will be under ‘danger to life’ warnings on Thursday

Over 100,000 households have been warned to be vigilant after their data was accessed

A string of weather warnings in place across UK as Met Office warns of disruption