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.

Britain's broken number plate system is today laid bare by a Daily Mail investigation which found official suppliers selling plates invisible to road cameras.

Investigator Alex Baber says the man responsible for all six deaths - and possibly many more - was a former US Navy corpsman called Marvin Skipton Margolis.

 A Russian diplomat has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after he was caught selling secrets to US intelligence. 

Switzerland's Le Rosey is aptly nicknamed the 'School of Kings', with King Juan Carlos of Spain , King Fuad II of Egypt and King Albert II of Belgium all among its alumni.

She was dubbed 'Britain's loneliest sheep' after falling over a coastal cliff before spending two years on a Highland beach cut off from her flock.

Rachel Anderson was praised after spotting a major red flag on a first date with a bloke and immediately walking out before posting a video explaining her actions

Bonnie Blue has done some disgusting things in the name of content, but her Christmas video might be the most vile thing she has ever shared publicly as she tucked in to a cold Chinese takeaway

Putin was questioned about the origins of 3I/ATLAS at an event before Christmas, and his response was surprising, as NASA says the comet has 'no aliens'

New weather charts show a massive 713-mile stretch of the UK set to be hit by snow on January 8, with major cities including London, Manchester and Glasgow affected

Scientists are worried about a particular strain of bird flu which is spreading all over the world, with worries that a human outbreak would be hard to contain

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 20-year-old man was shot on Christmas Day.

"Evil monster, murderer, Nazi," - that's how Henrik Lenkeit describes his grandfather.

A special adviser to the Nigerian president has told Sky News details about who the US hit in Christmas Day strikes in the country were "sketchy" - despite Donald Trump's claims.

Details of the government's incoming military gap year programme have been revealed.

Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of armed combat along their border over competing claims to territory.

The family of Matthew Upham have named him as one of the swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day.

For Alaa Abdel Fattah and his family this is a new beginning after years of separation and suffering.

The paid 12-month course is aimed at under-25s, with plans for the scheme to grow to 1,000 young people a year.

Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.

The total is said to be an increase of nearly 5,000 in three years, with almost 1,000 under Sir Keir Starmer's time as Prime Minister.

Firefighters have rushed to tackle the blaze at the park, which has only recently undergone a £1.2m revamp.

One of the most commonly prescribed opioids offers little pain relief but raises heart risks, a new study has found.

The Chancellor is living on borrowed time. She surely can't survive 2026.

The gaming hub will be closing down one of its branches soon, after what the owners have called a "hard time".

The document claims also claims Diana was “more skilled in the media battle” than Charles

A study linked ultra-processed foods to 32 harmful health effects including a higher risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, adverse mental health and early death

Most major supermarkets are open with time variations

GMB said it ‘it should be a source of national shame’ that women have to make these claims

The recognition of Somaliland is seen as crucial for taking on terrorism and piracy, especially from the Houthis in the Red Sea and the Strait of Aden