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.

President Trump was kicking off a crucial meeting with oil an gas industry bosses in the White House earlier this month when his attention abruptly wandered.

China has executed 11 members of a notorious Myanmar mafia family that was infamous for duping victims in fake online romances. 

Keir Starmer held two hours of talks with the autocratic president in Beijing in the early hours of this morning, insisting he wants a more 'sophisticated' relationship.

Sophie, 61, repurposed a striking, emerald green Galvan gown that she famously first wore for another film premiere in London six years ago

Harry Charles, 26, leapt off his mount and confronted the worker after the groom working for Saudi Arabian equestrian Abdullah Al-Sharbatly allegedly pushed his father Peter during a warm up.

Donna Stalker, 34, was out on a hen party in a pub when she lost her temper and slammed a glass into a man's face, causing serious injuries, after the man tapped her with an inflatable golf club

Holly Nayler, 5, was just days away from her third birthday when she had her first seizure - and has now set a heart-breaking record of 187 in one day

Aland Ahmed was found guilty of rape and handed a jail sentence is his absence after his arrest on the sexual assault of the 15-year-old saw him flee the country

Staunchly anti-immigration activist Richard Donaldson has called on all Britons to strike from work, education and even shopping to send a message to Keir Starmer's Government

Banking giant Santander has announced its decision to close 44 UK branches across 2026 and some by January 2026 as it restructures its branch network, putting 291 jobs at risk

One of the first people in the UK to use Elon Musk's brain chip says it "feels magical" and believes it could transform the lives of those with severe paralysis.

In Iran, the climate of fear has been restored after the clerics who run this country successfully crushed nationwide revolt.

Santander has announced plans to close 44 bank branches, placing almost 300 jobs at risk.

A small passenger plane has crashed in northern Colombia, killing all 15 people on board, including a congressman.

Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year.

The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.

Lord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach.

Changes to England's school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour.

The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.

A major Welsh environment report calls for action across society so people can live more sustainably.

What would have been a life-changing win turned into heartbreak when a couple found out they couldn't collect their winnings.

Prosecutor Jodie Mittel KC said that afterwards videos of the incident had been sent around and the victim received messages calling her a "slag".

Anyone with critical information about Maisie's whereabouts is asked to call 999 immediately.

Customers who have bought a popular Tesco item have been told to stop using it immediately

Five people were arrested during a major police operation in Kent.

An average of 950 hospital beds were filled each day last week by people with norovirus symptoms

The Queen of Pop says visiting the seaside town ‘is like a dream’

Mark Hehir had worked as a London bus driver for Metroline for about two years before the incident

Letter demanding government include anti-SLAPP provisions in next King’s speech ‘sends powerful message British courts should not be abused to silence protected speech’

Martin Lewis has issued a stark message to Chancellor Rachel Reeves over the decision to freeze the student debt repayment threshold.