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.

Thomas Markle has vowed to 'do whatever it takes' to clear his name after being accused of sickening child sex crimes.

Barack Obama and Donald Trump traded savage insults on the campaign trail, with Obama mocking Trump's lavish White House renovations and accusing him of enriching himself.

The son of the slain president went missing on the night of July 16, 1999, when a small plane he was piloting crashed off the coast of Martha's Vineyard.

President Donald Trump came out swinging at Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff on Saturday night.

Anthony Lloyd, 38, was last seen at around 4.10pm on Friday after forcing his way out of the unit in Lewisham in South London and heading in the direction of Catford.

Jacqueline Causton, 66, from Bawtry near Doncaster, was found unresponsive in the swimming pool of a rented villa in the Marathias area of Keri, Zakynthos (Zante), on May 14

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Meghan Markle allegedly sent Thomas Markle Sr a “brutal” final letter in December 2025, saying he would never meet Archie and Lilibet after being alerted to “troubling” child sexual abuse allegations

TV ghost hunter Yvette Fielding opens up on collapsing in Britain's scariest prison, spotting UFOs and taking on poltergeists for a spooky farm ghost hunt

Police were called by the ambulance service at around 6.40am on Wednesday, October 21

The Metropolitan Police is reducing enforcement of offenders who breach their tag conditions amid resourcing pressures and following early prisoner release, Sky News understands.

Over 2,500 British and French troops have taken part in a wargame in Germany designed to show how NATO territory could be defended against an attack.

Brazilians go to the polls on Sunday to elect a president in a run-off vote that is being closely watched around the world.

Andy Burnham has announced £285m to fund local communities, declaring mayors shouldn't have to go "cap in hand to Westminster".

Andy Burnham says that an "honest discussion" is needed about readopting the EU's free movement rules.

Sources close to the duchess said she warned her father last year that he would never meet his grandchildren.

The PM said he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.

The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.

The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy.

Police say Mohamed Abotaka, 36, is charged with the murder of 52-year-old Ali Barzai.

The latest family scandal threatens to affect the Sussexes' relationship with the Palace, a commentator has claimed.

A leading biographer has delivered a scathing verdict on Prince Harry, warning that turning his back on royal duty has failed to bring him genuine happiness.

Brits face flooding, power cuts and dangerous winds as Storm Boelo wreaks havoc across the country

The PM said he wants to discuss the idea - but the Conservatives and Reform have slammed the 'Brexit betrayal'

A current operational police dog and a retired police dog escaped from the garden of their handler's home in Sileby, near Loughborough