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 UK Health Security Agency issued health alerts for the Midlands, eastern and southern parts of the country with 'significant impacts' feared across health and social care services.

The British Medical Association is demanding a multi-year pay deal worth an extra 33 per cent - or £50,000.

Baby Preston was subjected to physical, sexual and emotional abuse by the couple during an evil four-month campaign before he died in hospital in July 2023.

Farage's bizarre friendship with Posh George has exploded into a full-blown political scandal. The reality is that Reform's leader is now caught within a labyrinth of sleaze and intrigue.

The United States have been dumped out of the World Cup, humiliated 4-1 by Belgium - and the gleeful reaction of the rest of the world that followed. 

Five people were left injured following a major car crash involving three vehicles, including a five-year-old girl who is currently fighting for her life after being airlifted to hospital

Bradley Belhomme, 20, from Salford, suffered serious head injuries after his quad bike collided with a coach during a lads' holiday to Zante, Greece, as his family issue a desperate plea for support

She was diagnosed in her 20s after the lump was found during content creation

Forecasters predict this week’s heatwave isn’t the last and we’ll be experiencing hot temperatures right throughout the rest of the summer, into the early autumn

Erling Haaland left a heartbroken family stunned with an incredibly unexpected and touching surprise - sending them a beautiful gift after they shared their devastating loss

The UK has entered its third heatwave so far this year, with temperatures predicted to climb as high as 35C in some parts of the country later this week.

A series of explosions have been heard near the hotel where President Emmanuel Macron is due to stay in Syria.

Charlie Kirk's widow came face-to-face with her husband's alleged murderer in court for the first time, as prosecutors call for the man accused of killing the right-wing influencer to stand trial.

Cuba has suffered a nationwide blackout after the country's electricity grid collapsed.

The prisons watchdog has said it will keep a close eye on criminals released early from jail under a government scheme, amid concerns that rapists could be among them.

A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X’.

The Duke of Sussex begins a week of charity engagements and will hear the outcome of his newspaper court battle.

A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.

It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.

Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.

Police have appealed for any potential witnesses to come forward.

The Government has announced the remaining bank holidays the UK will observe in 2026

Police have released a statement following the serious collision.

Motorway camera footage shows traffic at a complete standstill.

A British-Albanian criminal network is reportedly running a sophisticated people-smuggling operation using superyachts.

A decision is expected at 2pm

Former Reform UK deputy leader Ben Habib has asked the Election Commission to probe the period of between 2019 and 2024, while Labour has written also demanding an investigation

The Duke of Sussex had accused Associated Newspapers Limited of voicemail interception and ‘blagging’ private information

Recent price trends continue to reflect ‘wider economic uncertainty’

Harry Lambert, 42, returned home in 2023 to help care for his elderly mum at his father's request, the court was told