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.

Many people have a special day in the calendar that reminds them of some significant event, perhaps joyous or sorrowful. For Allan Grimson it was December 12 - for that was his date with death.

There are moments in every young woman's life when she wants nothing more than to be close to home, and all that is familiar. Giving birth is undoubtedly one of them.

This summer will go down in history as the first time ever that Britain's national debt topped £3trillion. It's a mind-boggling number, almost impossible to comprehend.

A supposed sanctuary for vulnerable teenagers and two similar unregistered homes in Kent run by the same company earned almost £1.8million in three years - despite its illegality.

The man who is accused of being one of the world's most powerful mob bosses, but claims he is a legitimate businessman, has rarely, if ever, uttered a word in public, certainly not on camera.

The Met Office has issued yellow heat health alerts for parts of the UK as the fifth heatwave of 2026 approaches, with temperatures expected to reach a sweltering 36C in East Anglia and south-east England next week

Gerard Trojanowski, 44, was killed in a multi-vehicle incident on the A40 in Carmarthen, South Wales, on Tuesday evening - his family have described him as a 'wonderful and generous' person

“Testosteronemaxxing” is the UK’s latest “maxxing” obsession, but experts warn the drive for bigger muscles and “ideal” masculinity is fuelling risky hormone use

Flights have resumed at Bristol Airport after all operations were suspended on Friday evening due to a runway defect, causing major disruption to passengers with flights cancelled or diverted

Lyren Maddix, 29, went to Manchester Airport on a day off, wearing full uniform, and used his security pass to get into restricted areas. He stole more than £30,000-worth of tobacco

Gianni Infantino has "strongly" denied that UEFA paid off an alleged mistress while he was the European football governing body's general secretary.

Counter terror police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe say they have reopened a probe into an attempted burglary on a property understood to be linked to Nigel Farage.

The UK is bracing for its fifth heatwave of the year, as new heat alerts come into force with possible highs of 36C (97F) on the way.

Police have traced a child rapist who absconded while on community leave in Scotland.

Spain is to impose new border controls for flights and ships from Italy as the two countries' row over the influx of migrants into Ceuta intensifies.

Counter-terror police investigating the ex-MP's death say they are looking into an "attempted burglary" last year.

Simon Levy was a serial sex offender who was being monitored by police when he killed two women.

Simon Levy’s second murder victim, Sheryl Wilkins, could have been saved, senior Met officer admits.

Hannah Stephenson says the red bites have left her feeling self-conscious and embarrassed.

Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.

People of all ages took to the streets to protest.

Cliff Lyons Dobbie, a restricted patient, absconded from a UK city while on community leave on Friday.

Frustrated passengers have been venting their fury at the chaos.

The former prison officer was arrested in July 2024 and previously pleaded guilty to two counts of misconduct in a public office.

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The airport closed its runway on Friday and flights were suspended for hours

James Diggle, 27, is accused of aiding and abetting causing death by dangerous driving

A ‘firebomb’ was reported as being posted through the Reform leader’s mailbox

Knox was falsely imprisoned for the murder of her friend Meredith Kercher

After a poll revealed a ‘noticeable’ rise in racist abuse of NHS staff, our readers backed calls for patients who abuse staff to be refused treatment