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.

They are up against a host nation in their capital city, playing at altitude without the time to adapt.

The intervention comes after the Education Secretary described The Mail on Sunday's revelation that her family made a 900 per cent profit selling their council house, as a 'manufactured smear'.

Plans to lower the threshold for the extra levy to include homes worth £1.5millon would mean more than 150,000 families being hit with four-figure tax hikes.

Our team of reporters take you behind the curtain in Mexico - where England are gearing up for a huge last-16 clash against the World Cup hosts.

Many words have been written and spoken about former schoolteacher Jamie Varley who sexually abused and murdered his adopted baby son.

Merseyside Police were called to reports that a female patient had been sexually assaulted inside Whiston Hospital at around 4am on Friday. Police have made an arrest

The Met Office has confirmed another heatwave is heading to the UK, with temperatures set to soar to 34C in the South East by Thursday or Friday, lasting around a week

Carers face a neglect probe after a disabled man allegedly threw a toddler into a crocodile pit at a zoo while they were reportedly distracted by phones

On every trait voters value in a leader, PM-in-waiting Burnham beats Reform leader Farage, including the most important one – who voters would prefer to go for a pint with

Brits face a third summer heatwave next week with temperatures hitting 34C, but looming hosepipe bans and yellow health alerts threaten to ruin the fun

Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal and port in St Petersburg and the surrounding region, Russian and Ukrainian officials say.

Britain's Arthur Fery has reached the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time after beating Belgium's Zizou Bergs.

A crash between two cars, in which an elderly woman died, is now being treated as murder, police say.

Prince Harry won't be accompanied by the Duchess of Sussex and their children when he visits London next week, Sky News understands.

A week-long health warning has come into effect as another heatwave is on its way for parts of the UK.

Thomas Tuchel dismisses concerns over England's treatment in Mexico, saying it has been "nicer than I expected" and that home fans are "friendly and respectful".

The update will be available to all users in England by April 2028, the health service says.

The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a man who had been convicted of fraud in the US.

The former home secretary has co-authored a major report that has found the running of forces in England and Wales needs a "fundamental overhaul".

The plans changed after it was confirmed they would not have taxpayer funded security, it is understood.

The summer peak is nearly here

England face off against Mexico at 1am UK time.

They have issued a chilling update.

A veterinary expert has shared a simple yet effective method to keep dogs safe during walks

There is a simple way to cut off what thieves rely on most drivers forgetting to do that could prevent a major disaster

Exclusive: Dr Chris Wales, who was a member of Gordon Brown’s Council of Economic Advisers for more than six years, has sounded the alarm over how artificial intelligence will be used to track people’s income and expenditure without their knowled...

Exclusive: Nicholas Bidar has renounced his British citizenship after losing all hope of being freed from his IPP jail term

Exclusive: The announcement marks the end of the years-long rollout of universal credit

‘Nothing personal - it's a tactical rotation and the gaffer's call is final,’ said a Greggs spokesperson

Reform UK has denied that its leader breached the code of conduct