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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

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:03:46 GMT
Bitter Argentina players turn their backs to Spain's World Cup trophy lift after violence marred winners' celebrations - as lip-reader reveals what furious star said to winning captain Rodri during brawl
The 2026 runners-up collected their silver medals from FIFA supremo Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump on the stage at the MetLife Stadium before the winners' trophy lift.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:55:29 GMT
Prince Harry gives his take on where it all went wrong for England in World Cup loss to Argentina
The Duke of Sussex appeared on James Corden's Fox Sports show with Rio Ferdinand and suggested the Three Lions didn't believe they would beat Argentina.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:50:25 GMT
Is the BBC worth it? This line-up of (rather biased) stars certainly thinks so!
As the ranks of licence fee refuseniks grow, the corporation has enlisted an army of its stars in an effort to convince Britons it is still worth paying for.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:50:19 GMT
Argentina and Tottenham defender Cristian Romero SNUBS Donald Trump after collecting World Cup runners-up medal
Trump joined FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to present various awards to players and match officials on stage following Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina in extra time.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:33:32 GMT
The one inch of plastic between you and being sucked out a plane window: DEEP DIVE
It's one of every nervous flyer's worst nightmares - being sucked out of a passenger jet mid-air. But for one unlucky Ryanair passenger that terrifying ordeal nearly came true this month.

Daily Star

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:10:00 +0000
Viral dog with 'biggest boobs' dies as tributes paid to pet 'loved by whole internet'
Betty the French bulldog became a viral sensation after an image of her breasts during pregnancy was posted on the internet with fans calling saying she had "Scotland's biggest boobs"

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:55 +0000
What happens today as Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister – Palace visit and major speech
Andy Burnham has a busy day ahead, and while most of today's proceedings are rooted in ancient British history, he has a lot to get through before he takes the keys to Number 10

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:23:22 +0000
Man arrested after 'disorder' saw 3 teenagers injured as 'car driven at people'
A man has been arrested in connection with public disorder in Dublin on Saturday night after incidents of a large fight and a car being driven at people saw four people injured

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:20:49 +0000
Female teachers who abused their students from 'naked shower pics' to 'truck sex'
From Maris Nichols, an adult model facing counts of sexual abuse, to Mackenzie Naught who allegedly slept with a student in a truck, there have been numerous cases involving teachers in recent months

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:58:11 +0000
Britain's most famous knob gets cleaned as Andy Burnham takes over as Prime Minister
When Andy Burnham takes over as Prime Minister later on today, he will be the UK's 59th Prime Minister . . . the seventh in 10 years after Keir Starmer stood down earlier this month

Sky News

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:21:00 +0100
Andrew and Tristan Tate held in 'solitary confinement', lawyer claims
Andrew and Tristan Tate are being held in "solitary confinement" following their arrest in Miami, their lawyer claims.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:51:00 +0100
Firefighters battling blaze at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh
Firefighters are battling a blaze that broke out at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh on Sunday evening.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:28:00 +0100
US vice president JD Vance welcomes fourth child
US vice president JD Vance and his wife ​Usha have welcomed their fourth child.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0100
'What is my sin?': Farage mounts staunch defence amid questions over £5m 'gift'
Nigel Farage has given a fresh interview defending himself after facing questions in recent weeks over money and benefits in kind that he received ahead of the 2024 general election.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0100
Water supplies restored to thousands of homes in Kent
Thousands of people in Kent have had water supplies restored after an "instrument failure" caused a water treatment works to shut down.

UK BBC

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:53:59 GMT
Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend
Determined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:30:13 GMT
Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68
Stourton hosted Radio 4's Today programme for a decade and was a founding member of Channel 4 News.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:53:20 GMT
Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59
The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:50:11 GMT
The 1975's Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel in Los Angeles
The newlyweds were first linked in 2023 after Healy's brief relationship with Taylor Swift.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:47:59 GMT
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

UK Daily Express

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:51:00 +0100
Dad died five years after £9m lottery win he said 'ruined his life'
Keith Gough, a Shropshire lottery winner, claimed his £9 million National Lottery jackpot win in 2005 'ruined his life' before dying from alcohol-related issues just five years later.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:46:00 +0100
Neighbour row erupts over hosepipe ban as ‘nosey’ locals demand exemption proof
One paddling pool created a bitter feud on the street.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:46:00 +0100
MPs issued horror warning before Anne Widdecombe was found dead at home after 'attack'
Ann Widdecombe was attacked and killed in her home in Haytor, Devon.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:04:00 +0100
Beloved UK high street chain to shut 87 stores forever - full list
"Like most retailers, we are facing an exceptionally challenging trading environment," said British Heart Foundation chief executive Dr Charmaine Griffiths.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:47:00 +0100
High street sporting giant to shut major store after decade in 'huge loss' for town
Some residents are worried that the high street closure is another knock to the struggling town centre.

UK Independent

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:53:52 GMT
British YouTube star to be extradited to Poland over child sex allegations
Stuart Kluz-Burton, known as Stuu, faces allegations of sexual activity with girls aged under 15

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:52:31 GMT
Burnham hit with legal threat from Thames Water creditors over nationalisation plans
In a warning against nationalisation, the creditor group said it would seek to recover the company's outstanding debts through the courts if the government takes control

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:50:06 GMT
Andy Burnham latest: New UK prime minister to be appointed by King Charles after Starmer’s final speech
Britain faces a moment for ‘reflection and resolution’, Andy Burnham to say in opening speech as prime minister

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:34:22 GMT
What are Andy Burnham’s key policies?
The former Manchester mayor will become prime minister today

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:06:21 GMT
BBC presenter Edward Stourton dies aged 68
The journalist was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014 but continued to work until recently

UK Telegraph

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:49 GMT
Ambulance strike dates: When they are and what to do if you need emergency help

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:17:55 GMT
Mass flight cancellations at Heathrow as temperatures plunge to lowest in a decade

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:44 GMT
Nurses strike: Dates of NHS walkouts and which areas are affected

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:17 GMT
Teachers strikes: When will they take place, will all schools close and what will be disrupted?

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:49:32 GMT
Police hunt hit-run driver after six people hurt in North London crash

UK Times

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