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.

Jitters have been sparked after Angela Rayner formed an alliance with Andy Burnham - and laid out a manifesto of higher tax, more handouts and nationalisations.

Vernon Kay addressed his split from wife Tess Daly on his radio show on Monday, after being seen for the first time since Friday's announcement.  

On January 30, 1969, the Fab Four clambered to the top of 3 Savile Row and played for 42 minutes before police pulled the plug on their impromptu performance.

'Do you enjoy being famous?' an interviewer asks a young girl. She nods while smiling up at the camera. In another video, the now 13-year-old Maali Abraham shows off jewellery and accessories.

Iran has sent its response to America's latest ceasefire proposal, an offer that President Donald Trump has rejected.

BBC Digging For Britain star Alice Roberts fronted the popular archaeology series for 15 years before stepping down

The youngster died after slipping unnoticed into a hotel swimming pool during a children’s birthday party in Tarqui, Ecuador, with firefighters racing to the scene and performing CPR

New VED car tax bands introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves have come into effect, with charges rising for almost all petrol, diesel and electric car owners — some now paying up to £280 per year

A Turkish Airlines plane was grounded and an airport was closed for 98 minutes after a fire broke out in the aircraft's right main landing gear, officials have said

Ashley Jackson moved to Manchester from Texas in 2022 and is now house-hunting with her British husband, however she is now openly baffled by UK house buying quirks

After Labour lost almost 1,500 councillors in England - as well as control of the Welsh Senedd for the first time - Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure.

It was another huge night for the drama that sparked a national conversation on misogyny, with Adolescence cleaning up at the BAFTA TV Awards.

The remains of a US soldier who went missing during training exercises in Morocco have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean.

There's trouble brewing for tea lovers, as the flavour of the beloved hot drink is under threat from climate change.

The embattled PM will seek to persuade his MPs not to ditch him as Labour leader in a speech on Monday.

The prime minister will seek to reset his premiership in a speech on Monday.

The hit Netflix drama wins a record four Bafta TV Awards, including one for 16-year-old Owen Cooper.

The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.

With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.

This isn't just M&S buying up space, but a bet that generates of hundreds of new jobs.

EXCLUSIVE: Boundary disputes can quickly spiral into extortionate legal battles.

Concerns were raised that the top row of decorative buttons sits at nipple height.

A popular takeaway has entered liquidation after just being awarded a coveted gold seal by the Good Food Awards

A company built around making clean heating affordable has entered administration.

Green Party leader has faced serious questions over his judgement

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed not to walk away but he will face increased pressure after nightmarish results for the Labour Party in the local elections

A big win is a prize politicians seem willing to fight for more desperately than ever, and no wonder – I have seen firsthand the damage a ‘midterm’ defeat can do, says Cleo Watson

A judge found Peggy Dalton's dementia made her mentally incapable of making a valid will

An internal document indicates the No 1 jacket will be altered ‘at the Crown's expense’