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 Gogglebox star, 35, opened up last night on ITV's after-show Unpacked, where she spoke out in support of Thomas, who was crowned Jungle King.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were both rushed off stage from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots were heard inside the Washington Hilton.

Labour insiders say the Prime Minister is willing to sacrifice his Chancellor in sweeping changes to his top team, pencilled in for days after next month's local elections.

With supply lines coming under increasing strain because of the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, senior civil servants have been urging No 10 to 'level with the public'.

Backbenchers claimed that Ms Rayner and her allies were spending the weekend canvassing support among her colleagues.

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An alleged gunman stormed the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, triggering a Secret Service response that saw Trump rushed from the stage and the suspect apprehended

Daniel Rushton, 39, was previously handed a suspended sentence after attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child online. The spy software was installed as a result

Ali Najjar, 45, and Adam Imber, 36, from east London, say they've learnt that 'your similarities are stronger than anything else' as they speak out about their relationship

Secret Service Agents were able to stop the unmasked man from hurting anyone seriously, though it is reported one agent was hit in the commotion in his gun vest

The suspect who stormed through a security checkpoint and shot a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC was armed with multiple weapons and knives, police say.

A mother and her child have died after getting "into difficulty" in the water in a west London park, police said.

On Friday, Keir Starmer's circle gathered at his country retreat of Chequers to wargame the coming weeks for a prime minister whose future is on the line.

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A social media influencer has died after being hit by a car in central London last weekend.

Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.

Misinformation about an alleged rape in Epsom became a real-world storm, but we've been here before.

This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir's judgement and leadership.

A security incident is continuing following the incident late on Saturday on the outskirts of Belfast.

The Gloucestershire base is being used by the United States Air Force to launch operations against Iran.

Gabby Logan shared an update around the London Marathon live on the BBC and a delay to the race.

Many celebrities are among those taking part in the yearly event.

Thousands of runners are gearing up to take on the London Marathon as the iconic 26.2-mile race returns today.

HMRC has urged Brits of a certain age group to check if they're eligible for thousands of pounds of unclaimed cash.

The 405-square-mile landscape is home to rich Roman heritage and the darkest skies in England - but only gets 1.5 million visitors a year.

The government and the Palace are ‘working closely to ensure that security arrangements are put appropriately in place’ ahead of the King’s state visit

Oil prices have soared since the US-Israel war on Iran began, driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

The prime minister said he would not have made Mandelson his diplomat to Washington had Sir Olly Robbins told him the outcome of the vetting process

Two boys aged one and three, were pronounced dead at the scene of the fire

About a third of people reported brain damage after electroconvulsive therapy, with many suffering memory loss, study found