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.

A millionaire family-of-four from Surrey including a former Mrs India UK are among the missing Britons in Nepal following a devastating flash flood this week. 

Critics said it raised fresh questions about Labour's commitment to defence and security of the nation.

Emergency services were called to Big Church Festival near Steyning in West Sussex following the incident at around 3.38pm on Friday.

Britain cannot afford to become complacent about the threat posed by Russia as Vladimir Putin has already proved his willingness to strike inside this country, officials have warned.

The President has sought American control over the South American nation's reserves since it deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro earlier this year in Operation Absolute Resolve.

The UK is set for another heatwave following a much-needed period of rainfall and thunderstorms, with temperatures expected to reach 29C in September 2026

The actions of Donald Trump's 'extremely close' aide Natalie Harp have been raising eyebrows as the assistant seemingly doubles down on her 'devotion' to the US President

EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning a surprise return to the UK, but a relationship expert has warned the Sussexes' move could 'expose any cracks' in their relationship

EXCLUSIVE: Adult star Alex Paige Moore has warned the biggest-spending 'whale' subscribers can turn obsessive and dangerous, claiming one fan began guilt-tripping her

More than 140,000 driving licences have been cancelled, refused or surrendered over the past two years after the DVLA was notified about drivers' medical conditions

A man has died and at least six people have been injured at a Christian festival in West Sussex.

The Sussexes' return to the UK has been linked to a possible resumption of Meghan's acting career - but senior TV executives have told Sky News "there's no chance" that is the reason.

Icelanders are heading to the polls on Saturday to vote on whether their country should resume talks to join the European Union, years after discussions stalled.

Donald Trump has said the US has entered into an agreement with Venezuela to take control of a fifth of the country's oil reserves.

Allianz, the German insurance behemoth, is considering a £5bn takeover swoop for the AA, the breakdown recovery group which ranks among Britain’s biggest membership organisations.

Police say at least six other people were also injured in the incident at the Big Church Festival.

Among those reported missing after deadly floods are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.

Cooler and showery conditions will continue across the weekend and into Monday, bringing a record-breaking summer to a rather damp close as Matt Taylor explains.

Who is to blame for the summer drought, and can England future-proof its water supplies?

Police now say they are not currently linking a deadly crash on the A66 to a fatal house fire.

James Cleverly MP warns that Andy Burnham and John Healey want to bring in a 'widows tax' when they come back from recess.

Justyna Hulboj, 27, and daughter Lena Czepczor, four, were walking to school.

The UK is on high alert for a possible Russian attack.

Locals are concerned about asylum seekers being bused in from a nearby former airbase.

Tesco is expecting a Bank Holiday rush as parents stock up on lunchbox favourites and other essentials before children return to school.

Thundery showers are forecast over the Bank Holiday weekend

Lord O’Neill said Mr Burnham had done a ‘great job so far’ as Prime Minister in creating a more positive atmosphere

Exclusive: Linda Kitchen, whose husband Geoff died after severe turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight, is among several passengers from the UK suing the airline for damages

Hugh Grosvenor owns more than 1,500 listed buildings across London and three rural estates

Two damning reports into the UK’s maternity services found that they failed to consistently provide compassionate and safe care