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.

The Duke of Sussex, 42, was speaking at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards on behalf of his non-profit initiative Travalyst, a coalition which focuses on the sustainability of travel.

Alison Moore carried out a sickening 'pre-meditated' attack on her partner Rob for 'not standing up for her' when staff refused to serve her at a pub, a court heard.

The Duchess of Sussex's estranged father Thomas Markle, 82, was arrested in Florida on Friday after his trove of alleged child pornography was discovered in storage units in Los Angeles.

Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said replacing the 'bureaucratic, top-heavy spaghetti model' will result in more 'bobbies on the beat' and free up resources for the front-line.

The Prime Minister praised the bravery of Brand's victims after the noughties comedian was convicted of rape and sexual assault.

Disgraced rapist Russell Brand is left cowering and terrified in the notorious Wandsworth Prison as taunting inmates relentlessly target him with foul football-style chants

Botched execution survivor Christa Pike is fighting to leave her prison sickbay for a comfier wing, but chiefs say her severe injuries require 24-hour care

EXCLUSIVE: Bollington United were trounced 31-1 in one game last season, but gaffer Darryll Jones eyes up a league title this year – thanks to his new assistant manager

Lily plans to undergo a series of operations in India totalling around £42,000 in order to give herself the life she wants. But she admits the surgery is a "big risk"

The UK is set for freezing conditions, with the Scottish Highlands expected to see heavy snow in just weeks, according to new WXCharts weather maps

A British national is among the six people killed in a mass shooting in Krakow, according to Polish police.

Donald Trump has asked mixed martial arts promoter Dana White to be his new White House press secretary.

Israel's president has asked Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest rival, Gadi Eisenkot, to try to form a government following a deadlocked election.

The leading solvent bidder for Poundland is urging its owner to immediately release tens of millions of pounds of funding needed to restock the discount retailer's shelves and save more than 10,000 jobs.

Thick fog could lead to travel disruption across parts of England and Wales, the Met Office has warned.

Police in the Polish city say the attacker randomly fired at people after driving on to Main Market Square.

Downing Street says the prime minister will personally write to councils on Armistice Day to urge them to draw up plans.

The senior royals attended the annual event at London's Royal Albert Hall on the eve of Remembrance Sunday.

The crash happened in fog on Saturday evening on the London-bound carriageway near Maidstone, Kent.

A Ukrainian woman who fled to Scotland is told she and her partner could face a £9,000 property tax charge because she still owns a flat in Kyiv.

A number of popular businesses have entered administration

Major UK retailers, including Asda, Decathlon, eBay and TK Maxx, have issued urgent product recalls

About 80 guests attended the private ceremony where a fortune-telling parrot predicted the pair would enjoy a long marriage.

Lisa Nandy used a Remembrance Sunday message to promote closer ties with the European Union.

The 51-year-old is due to be sentenced on Monday.