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.

The Chancellor spent weeks laying the ground for a manifesto-breaking hike in taxes for millions of workers in this month's Budget , before sparking chaos in the City by performing a shock U-turn.

Breaking her silence to the Mail on the bitter rift that has emerged this week between her family and the one her son is marrying into, Caroline said: 'He's in Gordon's clutches.'

Residents say the rogue installation was propped up overnight on Sandhurst Road in Catford, southeast London .

Police across the UK handed out 488,599 tickets for exceeding 20mph in 2024 - two thirds more than in the previous 12 months.

The actress, who has openly spoken the new health regime which has led her to shed 4.5 stone, met Camilla on an engagement in South Wales.

The BBC has apologised over accusations that they edited his speech shortly before the January 6th attempted coup at the US Capitol in a way that was misleading

The mystery surrounding the father of Charlotte Chilton's child was seemingly put to bed, but now one of her Traitors co-stars has admitted the pair hooked up during the show

Princess Beatrice has been handed a new role as deputy patron of the Outward Bound Trust, a charity that helps young people achieve their potential through outdoor activities

Former Take That star Robbie admitted he was starting to lose his sight as a result of taking weight loss jabs, but said he would not be stopping until it took one of his eyes

Mentor Rama, 36, travelled to Istanbul for a hair and teeth procedure last week but started to feel unwell when he arrived back at his hotel room, he was later rushed to a nearby hospital

Donald Trump has said he will sue the BBC for between $1bn and $5bn over the editing of his speech on Panorama.

Donald Trump has withdrawn support for Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene - which she claims is over her support for releasing files about Jeffrey Epstein.

George Osborne, the former chancellor, has emerged as a shock contender to become the next chairman of HSBC Holdings, one of the world's top banking jobs.

Chris Eubank Jr against Conor Benn for the second time this year is the next part of a family feud that's lasted 35 years.

People granted asylum in the UK will only be allowed to stay in the country temporarily, in sweeping reforms to be announced on Monday.

The US president confirmed he intends to sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of a 2021 speech.

Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.

As the rains clear, northerly winds will turn our weather much colder next week with the chance of snow in some parts.

"Incredibly dangerous" multiple rapist Chao Xu is ordered to spend a minimum of 14 years in prison.

The bond markets selling UK debt, which the chancellor had spent months courting, reacted badly to her change of heart on income tax rises

Waitrose has announced a new scheme it's rolling out in its stores across the country, which will prove popular with environmentally-conscious customers.

Police are urging anyone who sees the man to ring 999, quoting "Op Equal".

Jon Ruben spiked sweets with tranquillisers before targeting the youngsters during a so-called "sweet game" he initiated in their bedrooms.

The high street bank is offering additional help to its customers.

As part of the Daily Express's Cancer Care campaign, Robert Fisk offers a candid look at life battling the disease.

Jonathan Carley, 64, charged after man photographed wearing high-ranking uniform and 12 medals at war memorial

Authorities warn of ‘significant risk to life’ due to flooding as a major incident is declared in South Wales

From social media appeals to facial recognition and sonar searches, new technology is revolutionising how police locate the missing – and how fast they can bring them to safety

Exclusive: Home secretary commissions review into laws amid ‘growing concern about protests and hate crime in this country’

Devon and Cornwall Police are on the scene, with investigations are expected to be carried out throughout the night