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.

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham this week defended his government's handling of the Channel crisis, saying that statistics show 'the plan is working'.

Ministers were told the bombshell announcement this morning should serve as a 'deadly serious wake up call' over the future of Britain's huge natural resource.

Sainsbury's will get cash proceeds of at least £120 million from the sale, with a £70 million up-front payment when the deal completes, which is expected in February next year.

Only ten days after being appointed as Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting repeatedly refused to commit to the 2030 target of 3 per cent of GDP on military spending

Wes Streeting has admitted Labour can't commit to a crucial defence spending target by 2030 because they do not know how to fund it.

Fires have broken out on the border between Morocco and a Spanish territory in north Africa after clashed erupted with police when migrants stormed the border

Emily Willis' mum Yesenia Cooper has given a major update on her daughter's recovery after suffering catastrophic brain damage following a cardiac arrest as the adult star is reportedly learning to walk again

A man has been thrown in jail for the murder of a toddler he abandoned in a scalding hot bath. Despite being covered in burns, medical experts made another grim revelation while investigating the death

An 'intimidating' female sailor has been jailed for 18 months and booted from the Royal Navy after sexually assaulting four shipmates to dominate and embarrass them.

Pamela Gwinnett, 63, was sentenced to six years in jail for several offences, including fraud by abuse of position and theft, after she conned a vulnerable pensioner out of almost £300,000

A renowned climber who served in the British special forces is missing after an avalanche on one of the world's highest mountains.

BP has placed its North Sea oil and gas business up for sale.

A man has been arrested in Cyprus as part of the first investigation using the National Security Act in relation to alleged offences in an overseas territory.

Sainsbury's has revealed it is selling Argos under a "business as usual" deal that will allow the company to concentrate on its core grocery business.

A woman with advanced ovarian cancer has become the first patient in the world to receive a pioneering new therapy, in what is being hailed as a "landmark moment".

The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.

Rashad Sultanov, a UK-Azerbaijan national, was arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on RAF Akrotiri.

Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.

The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.

Stoke College has been appointed liquidators after closing at the end of term

Retailers have warned that prices could start to rise despite summer discounts helping to keep inflation steady.

Diners have about a month to make use of any reward points that they have.

A major supermarket is increasing its supply of British-grown tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers after extreme weather exposed the vulnerability of imported crops.

The specialist crews and their Chinook helicopters are currently stationed in Cyprus.

Rashad Sultanov, 44, is being held in custody as extradition proceedings progress

It is the largest by-election in British history, with more than two million people across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester eligible to vote

Adam Handling critcised the parents of ‘selfish little brats’

The election was called after Andy Burnham stood down when he was elected as Makerfield MP

Elrich Daudet said the woman acted as a muse for his poetry and songwriting