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.

When Prince William becomes King, it is understood that he will scrap an outdated ceremony which involves handing out 'joke' £5 presents in strict order of royal seniority.

Nathaniel Spencer, 38, of Quinton, Birmingham , is accused of targeting his alleged victims while working at hospitals in the West Midlands and Staffordshire between 2017 and 2021.

He was the bookies' favourite to win I'm A Celebrity.

Organiser Taher Shah boasts he has helped thousands with no experience to rake in hundreds of pounds an hour on emergency call-outs after £395 'training'.

Security experts have suggested that Starmer's only mistake on this occasion was youthful naivete in signing up to a venture run by a totalitarian Communist regime..

A third of British adults have accidentally walked in on Christmas gift wrapping, spoiling surprises for loved ones, so a major hotel chain is going to help families preserve the Christmas magic

AV1 robots help seriously ill children with cancer and life-limiting conditions virtually attend school from hospital beds, allowing them to join lessons and playground activities while staying connected with classmates during treatment

Michael McEvoy bought a semi-detached home in Ramsgate with his wife 10 years ago and loved the garden's bamboo boundary for privacy - but this summer the invasive plant exploded in growth

A wedding turned to tragedy in an instant after a guest, firing an automatic weapon in celebration, accidentally killed the groom and sparked a massacre

A school in County Down is mourning the loss of vice-principal Fionnuala Hartigan, described in heartfelt tributes as 'the loveliest, most gentle person'

A hidden, underground military base in eastern Ukraine is so secret, soldiers change into civilian clothes whenever they step outside to avoid drawing attention.

At least 25 people have been killed after a fire at a Goa nightclub, police in the Indian state have said.

Framed photos with presidents, princes and even the pope adorned the many homes of Jeffrey Epstein.

Japan has claimed a Chinese military jet locked its radar on Japanese fighter jets near the southern island of Okinawa in a "dangerous act".

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah says he has been "thrown under the bus" by the club, and his relationship with manager Arne Slot has broken down.

The government says it will fund training and work experience for 350,000 not in work or education.

A West Midlands Police chief told MPs Jewish community members supported the ban on Maccabi fans.

The card features of photograph of the royal couple taken in April during their state visit to Italy.

England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer's tournament.

The conference will take place in 2026 after being cancelled for a year in light of the Supreme Court's gender ruling.

Anyone taking to this stretch of major UK motorway this Sunday morning is likely to be impacted.

Adam Ahmed, 30, showed "not a flicker of emotion" as he ambushed Leon Askew, Newcastle Crown Court heard.

The lesser-known town has it all, from stunning coastal views and quirky shops to historic attractions and eateries.

Households have been advised to be aware of a common habit around the festive season, as it may pose a larger fire risk than you realise.

EXCLUSIVE: The market town has welcomed 20 new businesses over the last two years and local people believe the future is bright.

Police are on the scene after a ‘serious incident’ at Terminal 3 car park

Hollywood directors back plan for huge new film studio complex approved by the government, despite local opposition

Health bosses are warning this winter could see the ‘most severe flu outbreak in decades’

Researchers called the findings ‘crucial’ for informing the general public of the potential health concerns around tattoos

The decision not to allow supporters of the Israeli team to attend the Europa League game against Aston Villa in early November sparked political uproar