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UK prisons: overcrowding and reoffending – is the system broken?
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.
UK care homes face ban on recruiting staff from overseas
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.
Bradford Kashmiris on India-Pakistan conflict
The events in Kashmir have ramifications here in the UK, not least in Bradford, where more than a quarter of people identify as Pakistani.
Reform out to dismantle UK diversity programmes
We report from Doncaster where the council is now controlled by Reform.
How significant was the Sycamore Gap tree?
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.
Daily Mail
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:58:45 GMTLondon descends into CHAOS before Christmas as huge crowds swamp Oxford Street making it 'impossible to move' - and shoppers are issued with pickpocket warning
Videos posted on social media showing packed crowds standing shoulder-to-shoulder in the capital's festive tourist hotspots have been dubbed a 'pickpocket's paradise'.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:45:35 GMTFaulty £6.3billion Ajax tanks 'will be fitted with rubber tracks' after another soldier was injured during trials
Ajax faces the axe, resulting in a huge write-off for taxpayers, unless a solution can be found quickly to its vibration and noise issues.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:33:50 GMTInside Jeffrey Epstein's sadistic temple on 'Pedophile Island' with dirty mattress and coded symbols
The Justice Department's latest trove of files on Jeffrey Epstein includes photos taken inside the temple which was first uncovered by drone footage of Little Saint James in 2019.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:27:03 GMTMeghan Markle reveals her festive holiday playlist of 'songs on rotation in our home this time of year'
The Duchess of Sussex, 44, revealed the 16 tracks in a video of her getting ready for Christmas, with clips of her baking, cutting up ribbons and wrapping gifts.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:22:30 GMTMagnetic hijabs to be introduced to the police to try and attract more Muslim recruits
The new garments are designed to prevent strangulation and to protect the modesty of the women wearing them.
Daily Star
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:36:09 +0000Mystery throat virus 'which can't be killed' sweeps planet as symptoms listed in full
Cases of adenovirus continue to rise across the globe and, though most bouts are mild, medics are urging both adults and children to be aware of the signs and symptoms
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:54:46 +0000Beloved YouTuber found dead in his home as friend makes grim discovery
Adam Williams, who is best known under his YouTube name Adam the Woo, died on Monday. Authorities found him unresponsive in his bed after a friend called 911, it was reported
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:47:14 +0000Man sat next to 'dead gran taken onto easyJet flight' hits back at passengers
The 89-year-old lady was pronounced dead on the plane by the emergency service after being wheeled on by family members and carers, delaying the flight Malaga to Gatwick flight for 11 hours
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:10:45 +0000Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor dealt latest 'blow' as police visit Royal Lodge
The former prince has suffered a 'real blow' as he has reportedly been stripped of his gun licence by police meaning he is no longer able to host or attend shooting parties
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:45:00 +0000Aliens will 'reveal themselves to humanity' at the World Cup and 'fulfil prophecy'
Mark Christopher Lee, extra-terrestrial author and filmmaker, made the claim following 'extensive' research into ancient prophecies, UFO sightings and modern seers
Sky News
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:24:00 +0000Trump defends 'big boy' Clinton after Epstein files release
Donald Trump has said he "hated" to see photos of Bill Clinton in the newly released Epstein files.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:12:00 +0000Why Andrew photo in Epstein files is deeply awkward for Royal Family
A Sandringham photograph of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the Epstein files has resurfaced at a particularly uncomfortable moment for the Royal Family, just days before they gather at the estate for Christmas.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:18:00 +0000'No one is here to help us': Palestinians watch as Israeli diggers tear down homes in East Jerusalem
A balcony of onlookers stare as three diggers gnaw at the four-storey building that was a fixture of their daily view.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:11:00 +0000Man due in court charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife - as five other men also charged
A man is due in court charged - alongside five other men - with carrying out sexual offences against his now former wife over a 13-year period.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:44:00 +0000'Soaring rise' in strangulation and suffocation charges
There has been a "soaring rise" in the number of people charged with strangulation and suffocation since the offence was introduced four years ago, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
UK BBC
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:45:44 GMT2025 likely to be UK's hottest year on record, says Met Office
Scientists could not be clearer that human-caused climate change is driving the UK's warming trend.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:50:49 GMTHusband and five other men charged with sex offences against ex-wife
Philip Young is charged with offences including rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:06:39 GMTRoyal Christmas cards have a touchy-feely look this year
Correspondent Sean Coughlan takes a look at the themes in some of this year's royal cards from across Europe.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:49:54 GMTBoaters stranded for Christmas after canal collapse
One couple say they had decorated the boat for Christmas but would now spend it in a hotel.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 02:44:50 GMTEnglish councils warned against adopting four-day week
Local Government Secretary Steve Reed has told council leaders to not introduce four-day working weeks.
UK Daily Express
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:05:00 +0000Christmas Eve opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S, Waitrose, Lidl and more
With just one day to go before Christmas Day, some last minute shopping may be on the cards. Here's the full list of supermarket opening hours on Christmas Eve.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:20:00 +0000Asda boss slams Labour as key promise ‘disappears’ – ‘going down the urinal’
Asda chair Lord Rose has expressed disappointment in the Labour government following the Autumn budget, calling into question its pre-election promises.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:53:00 +0000Greggs opens new store in historic UK city
Greggs has announced its latest opening in one of the UK's historic cities. Locals will now have more chances to enjoy sausage rolls and other baked goods.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:57:00 +0000M25 Heathrow traffic live: Christmas getaway chaos as crash closes major road for hours
The road is not expected to reopen until 11am at the earliest
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:52:00 +0000Royal Mail warns 92 UK postcodes Christmas deliveries ‘not guaranteed’ - full list
Royal Mail has apologised to customers and issued a list of 92 postcodes where post could be affected.
UK Independent
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:58:21 GMTAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor surrenders gun licence to police
Specialist police visited his Royal Lodge home in Windsor, according to The Sun
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:46:59 GMTPremium Bonds prize checker: When is January’s NS&I draw and how can I check if I’ve won?
Everything you need to know about Premium Bonds
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:26:36 GMTHow much more will Christmas dinner cost this year?
Shoppers can cut costs this Christmas by looking for the best deals
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:57:16 GMT2025 set to be hottest UK year on record, says Met Office
The Met Office has said we are living in ‘extraordinary’ and ‘unprecedented’ times
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:32:09 GMTUK snow forecast: Met Office gives verdict on white Christmas
The Met Office is predicting a fall in temperatures from Wednesday
UK Telegraph
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:49 GMTAmbulance strike dates: When they are and what to do if you need emergency help
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:17:55 GMTMass flight cancellations at Heathrow as temperatures plunge to lowest in a decade
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:44 GMTNurses strike: Dates of NHS walkouts and which areas are affected
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:17 GMTTeachers strikes: When will they take place, will all schools close and what will be disrupted?
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:49:32 GMTPolice hunt hit-run driver after six people hurt in North London crash
UK Times