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.

Elon Musk appeared to unveil his first flying car last night, as he launched the new Tesla Roadster with a spectacular demonstration of its apparent flying abilities.

Last month Lidl announced a new range of 'High Protein Meat', including high-protein beef mince. You might be scratching your head at this concept. Surely, beef is already high in protein?

Speculation is mounting that the Chancellor will increase the levy banks pay on their profits over and and above corporation tax.

The exclusive gym group has introduced weekly women-only spa sessions in several of its branches due to what it described as 'significant feedback' from female members.

The Duchess of Sussex, 45, dressed in another outfit worth more than £20,000, was joined by A-list hairdresser George Northwood, 47, and a member of her PR team at The Park in Bayswater.

Dozens of flights due to depart from Manchester Airport have been either delayed or cancelled today, with holidaymakers urged to plan ahead to avoid disappointment

Holdi in Woolton, one of Liverpool's celebrity Indian restaurants, has been hit with a zero food hygiene rating by Liverpool City Council inspectors – but the restaurant says it has resolved the issues

Christian author and blogger Rebecca Hunter-Kelm shared her thoughts on the legendary ship, and what it would mean to her if it were buried on her backdoor step

Manchester has officially been crowned the UK’s day-rave capital, where more than three-quarters (76%) of students said they would rather attend a daytime rave than a late night out.

The Japan Meteorological Agency triggered mass panic when it issued an urgent alert for a massive 9.9 magnitude earthquake, but soon revoked its warning after a huge blunder

Four people, including three children, have died after a school shooting in Oregon.

A ban on pornography depicting strangulation and incestuous relationships - as well as someone pretending to be a child under 16 - will come into effect next month.

A woman killed in a suspected stabbing has been identified by police after a man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Nineteen people have been injured after a collision between a bus and a train on the French side of the Channel Tunnel.

The mother of Henry Nowak's killer will be freed early from prison, Sky News understands.

Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.

Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.

Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures".

New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.

Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.

All four lanes are at a standstill following the incident.

National Highways has apologised for any inconvenience caused by the closure, which is part of an ongoing maintenance and repairs project.

The girl has since suffered "nightmares and flashbacks" in which she could picture the two men.

EXCLUSIVE: The warning comes amid concerns that higher taxes could make some betting shops unviable, with consequences for staff, neighbouring businesses and the wider betting industry.