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UK prisons: overcrowding and reoffending – is the system broken?
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. 


UK care homes face ban on recruiting staff from overseas
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. 


Bradford Kashmiris on India-Pakistan conflict
The events in Kashmir have ramifications here in the UK, not least in Bradford, where more than a quarter of people identify as Pakistani. 


Reform out to dismantle UK diversity programmes
We report from Doncaster where the council is now controlled by Reform.


How significant was the Sycamore Gap tree?
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.

Daily Mail

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:21:57 GMT
Jay Slater's mother returns to Tenerife to learn what really killed her 19-year-old son after being bombarded for years by theories from Tiktok sleuths
Mr Slater was 19 when he went missing in 2024 in the north of the island after attending a music festival and was not found for 29 days.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:29:40 GMT
London schoolgirl who recruited Shamima Begum for Isis is found ALIVE: Jihadi bride is arrested over Berlin terror attack and may face death penalty - as her shocked father sobs: 'I thought she was dead'
The British jihadi bride who recruited Shamima Begum into Isis has been arrested in Syria after being linked to a terror attack in Germany, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:39:01 GMT
British holidaymakers are evacuated from Jet2 flight when passenger says they have bomb in their luggage before flight from Tenerife to Stansted
The Jet2 plane was cleared at Tenerife South airport shortly before its scheduled departure at 11.20am yesterday after a passenger claimed to be carrying a bomb in his luggage.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:33:50 GMT
Ranulph Fiennes' stepson calls for explorer's wife to be stripped of power over him as whereabouts of 82-year-old remain unknown to family and friends
It was dramatically revealed earlier this week that the retired explorer and author has been staying in various care facilities under a false name

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:23:20 GMT
Defiant Man City insist they are INNOCENT: Chairman breaks his silence with bombshell Premier League verdict leaving club facing threat of relegation 
MIKE KEEGAN: The club supremo has warned that while some have been 'quick to reach their own conclusions' after it emerged they had been found guilty on the 'vast majority' of 115 charges,

Daily Star

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:22:57 +0000
King Charles' 'real' reaction after Diana's death revealed – 'it was not giddily elated'
King Charles’ reaction after Princess Diana’s death was “not giddily elated” but marked by fear, guilt and grief, sources and biographer Tina Brown say, amid worries blame would hit him

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:02:38 +0000
WW3 survival kit warning as experts reveal weird item that could save your life
Hardly any Brits are ready for a crisis, but boffins say packing one surprisingly sentimental item in your WW3 survival bag could actually save your life

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:02:13 +0000
AI bots will soon become financial advisers and help you to become a millionaire
A banking expert claims AI bots will be rolled out as financial advisors and they could offer step-by-step guides on how to become rich beyond your wildest dreams

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:01:54 +0000
Why attacks on airline crew are rising after 'animalistic' assault saw thug bite worker
The pre-flight pint has been blamed for much of the airborne aggro and while experts say there are other factors in play, alcohol does appear to be the number on trigger of incidents

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:34:07 +0000
Major incident declared near RAF Fairford as men arrested under Explosives Act
The base is currently being used by the US Air Force to help with defensive against against Iran, and a spokesman for the USAF said that thy were 'aware' of reports, but would not comment on it.

Sky News

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:25:00 +0100
NHS trust removes 10 staff from duty over Noah Woods data breach
An NHS trust has removed 10 employees from active duty while investigations are carried out into a data breach of a three-year-old's medical records.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:25:00 +0100
Spain housing crisis protest after 87-year-old woman evicted
Tens of thousands of people marched through the streets of Madrid to protest against Spain's housing crisis after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from an apartment she had lived in for decades. 

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0100
New scheme to get first-time buyers on housing ladder announced by Burnham
A new scheme will support first-time home buyers who can't rely on the "bank of mum and dad", Andy Burnham has announced.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0100
Ireland goalkeeper boycotting Nations League game against Israel - but match will go ahead
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has left the squad while his teammates voted to go ahead with their controversial Nations League fixture against Israel.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:45:00 +0100
Only diplomacy ​can solve conflict, says Iran after Trump rejects peace plan
Iran has insisted that only diplomacy ​can solve its conflict with the US and Israel after Donald Trump said he rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait ‌of Hormuz and end the fighting.

UK BBC

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:01:27 GMT
Men held in major incident near RAF base as homes evacuated
A major incident is declared and villagers have been evacuated from their homes in Whelford near RAF Fairford.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:28:49 GMT
Ten NHS staff removed over Noah Woods data breach
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust says it has launched an "urgent" investigation.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:32:42 GMT
Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years
The UK's busiest airport cautions it may miss the government target of 2035 as ministers say the deadline has "always been ambitious".

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:41:46 GMT
Thousands without water and roads closed after burst pipe
Southern Water says it is investigating the burst pipe which happened on Sunday morning.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:19:47 GMT
Traitors star burgled after sharing holiday photos
Paul Gorton urges people to think twice before sharing holiday pictures before they are back home.

UK Daily Express

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:46:00 +0100
Whelford LIVE: Homes evacuated near RAF Fairford as major incident declared
Residents in the area are being evacuated to a nearby leisure centre while the Army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team examines a number of vehicles.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:58:00 +0100
Full list of store closures in September 2026 - including TG Jones and Beefeater
A wave of UK high street closures has hit shops, pubs and restaurants this September, with TG Jones, Wynsors and hundreds of Whitbread venues among those affected.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:42:00 +0100
Orange Order march LIVE: Drumcree parade delayed as protestes block Garvaghy Road
Members of the Orange Order have been given the go-ahead to walk down Garvaghy Road for the first time in nearly 30 years today.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:43:00 +0100
Bulgarian migrant in £54m benefits scam now back claiming Universal Credit
The fraudster is facing deportation and another jail term after failing to pay back tens of thousands of pounds.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0100
Britain has got perfect alternative to champagne as Europe vineyards take battering
Bottoms up! English wine is Europe's top tipple.

UK Independent

UK Telegraph

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:49 GMT
Ambulance strike dates: When they are and what to do if you need emergency help

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:17:55 GMT
Mass flight cancellations at Heathrow as temperatures plunge to lowest in a decade

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:44 GMT
Nurses strike: Dates of NHS walkouts and which areas are affected

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:17 GMT
Teachers strikes: When will they take place, will all schools close and what will be disrupted?

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:49:32 GMT
Police hunt hit-run driver after six people hurt in North London crash

UK Times

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