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 nepo baby hit out at the allegations that she was expelled from school for bullying via her Instagram Stories on Monday.

Crew Commander Pete Langton was sacked by Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service for making 'misogynistic and sexist' comments about the woman after pulling her from a blaze.

Bethany Dent-Reynolds, 27, was jailed this month for sending 'sexual' WhatsApp messages and calls with killer Kieran Robinson.

Rachel Reeves is facing renewed pressure over Labour's economic plans today after unemployment rose by

Robert Dorgan, 56, who killed two people at a youth hockey game in Rhode Island on Monday, appeared to post an ominous warning just days before the shooting.

CCTV captured a group of four diners leaving Chadderton Bar and Grill one by one after feasting on fillet steaks, pizzas, ice cream and alcoholic drinks on Valentine's Day

Sarah Ferguson and Princess Diana formed a close bond in the 1980s as Royal Family newcomers and shared frustrations about Palace advisers, according to Diana's former butler Paul Burrell

Labour's proposed visitor levy faces fierce opposition from accommodation providers including Butlin's and Haven, with warnings it will hit struggling families and British tourism

Tawnia McGeehan and her daughter Addi Smith were found dead with gunshot wounds in a hotel room and but the motive for the double shooting is under investigation

Six companies linked to Sarah Ferguson are being wound down after the publication of the Epstein files, Companies House documents show

The UK's unemployment rate has increased again - to the highest level in nearly five years, according to new official figures.

Five people have died and at least five others have been injured in a fire at an apartment building in Spain.

US President Donald Trump has hit back at claims made by Hillary Clinton of a "cover-up" over the release of the Epstein files, accusing her of having "Trump derangement syndrome".

Parts of Britain could be at risk of further flooding for months to come because so much rain has fallen so far this year, according to new analysis.

Three people have been killed in a shooting at an ice rink in the US, authorities said.

Thirty councils across England now have to organise local polls after the government abandoned plans to delay.

The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Thousands of NHS workers were pursued by debt collectors after salary overpayments, the BBC finds.

More than 65 flood warnings have also been issued by the Environment Agency after heavy rain.

Alfie Phillips, 9, had the pioneering treatment at Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

February 17 marks the start of the Lunar New Year.

The Chancellor has done so much damage in so little time. Today brings yet more terrifying evidence.

Customers have been warned not to eat the affected item.

Diners swigged martini cocktails and ate £26 fillet steaks before making off.

One frustrated customer said this was "exactly the Labour plan" to "shut all the small businesses".

A minister has admitted the latest backtrack by the government is ‘not ideal’

The family of a tragic mum have won a £700,000 court fight with her “toxic” boyfriend after he used a forged will and a fake wedding in a bid to get his hands on her fortune.

Labour announced plans to postpone elections in order to address ‘capacity’ issues in areas undergoing restructure

The Independent looks at all the times Keir Starmer has U-turned on his promises since taking office

Nationwide’s best rate is now down to 3.54 per cent - but you need a big deposit to benefit