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.

Diane Keaton is being remembered by her Hollywood friends and colleagues after her shock death on Saturday at age 79.

Liam Gallagher has become a grandad for the first time as his daughter Molly Moorish announced the arrival of her baby boy on Saturday.

Prince Harry believes that the memory of Princess Diana was being used as 'a stick to beat his wife with' during her gaffe-laden trip to Paris last week, friends have told The Mail on Sunday.

The Duke of Sussex was decked out in a suit as he entered a car to enjoy the comfortable fall night in Manhattan.

The Rivals author, who died last week aged 88 after a fall, kept diaries for much of her life and had long warned friends they were far saucier than her famous 'bonkbuster' novels.

Locals on a Scottish island are rushing to clear the sands after Storm Amy washed up a tidal wave of sex toys on their beaches. The invasion of dildos caused quite the stir for residents

Cynthia Covert, 58, ignored warnings when she ventured too close to the alligator in South Carolina, USA to try and photograph it before being away to her death

A member of the public reported the body in a wooded area of Southampton Common where a massive fire had broken out several months prior on Wednesday (October 8)

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Ian Watkins, former frontman of Welsh rock band Lostprophets, died after being attacked in prison , where he was serving a 29-year jail term for multiple sexual offences

WARNING, DISTURBING CONTENT: Ian Watkins, the former Lostprophets singer who was jailed for a series of child sex offences, was stabbed to death by another inmate in HMP Wakefield on Saturday

Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has reassured the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza that they will soon be reunited with their families, saying that "miracles can happen", as the country prepares for a momentous reunion.

Drones have been a common sight in Gaza for a long time, but they have always been military.

Actress Diane Keaton, who starred in films including The Godfather and Annie Hall, has died aged 79.

Two men have been arrested after paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins died after being attacked in prison.

British nationals could face four-hour waits at border control when visiting several EU countries thanks to a new digital system, a travel expert has warned.

President Trump will lead Monday's summit, where No 10 says the peace plan will be signed.

Several women say the pain of losing their babies was made worse by targeted advertising.

BBC presenter Lucy Owen finds out why her mum wants to donate her body to medical science.

The Oscar nominee, who stars as Elphaba in the hit film, was Strictly's first ever guest mentor.

Plaid backs plan for independence white paper, but not in the first five years of a government.

At least five convicted offenders - eligible for expulsion after jail terms - were freed into communities only to reoffend violently, it has been revealed.

Ian Watkins has died after being stabbed by another inmate in prison.

UNISON argues that they should be regraded after performing extra duties, taking their salary from £24,465 to £24,937.

A small UK town in West Lancashire is on the brink of a major transformation.

The crucial project is being completed with new technology which officials say minimises disruption.

Charity Refuge warns of stark increase in abuse referrals related to technology, with ‘devastating’ impact on disabled survivors

Juliet Grover has said that host families such as herself have been left with little information or support to advise refugees living with them

Exclusive: Sexual misconduct claims hit record high last year, with complaints rising at a faster rate than all other allegations

The Entry Exit System (EES), being rolled out on Sunday, means UK travellers will need to have their fingerprints registered and photograph taken to enter the Schengen area

Musician sold millions of albums around the world before he was jailed for 29 years for child sex offences