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.

Struggling retailers will lose out on the much-needed revenue as consumer confidence collapses amid Rachel Reeves' tax bombshells.

The Brasserie restaurant at the Copthorne Hotel was once a much-loved family venue. Pictured: Sue Reid's tour of the Copthorne, which is now migrant accommodation

While Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie (pictured) were surprise guests at the King's royal revelries at Sandringham, the disgraced former Duke of York was seen alone.

Donald Trump announced a 'powerful and deadly' Christmas Day strike on ISIS 'terrorist scum' in Nigeria and warned that radicals will continue to pay for the persecution of Christians

Several other swimmers had to be dragged to safety from the choppy waters at Budleigh Salterton as high winds created huge swells.

Weather maps suggest the UK could be in for a wintry blast in just days, with some areas potentially seeing heavy snow – and one region could face as much as 10 inches

The Kremlin is planning on installing a nuclear power plant on the moon in 2036 to power its space programme and research with China, as the fight for space dominance continues

A British man in his late 70s was left gobsmacked after suddenly growing breasts, doctors revealed the bizarre side effect was triggered by a common heart medication

A teenager in the US set a world record for building the tallest tower made out of toothpicks and glue, after he first set a popsicle-related record a few years ago

A toxic smog crisis grips Thailand, with nearly half the country, including Bangkok and dozens of tourist hotspots, blanketed in ultra-fine dust pollution at levels more than double the safety limit

Police in Devon have warned against sea swimming after two men went missing in the water and as a cold health alert remains in place for parts of the UK.

Space is an alien environment for humans.

It has been a turbulent year. Wars have erupted or dragged on, international crises have deepened - but there have been bright spots too.

Ukraine has hit a major Russian oil refinery with British missiles, Ukrainian military and security officials said on Thursday.

American talk show host Jimmy Kimmel delivered an alternative Christmas message this year, taking aim what he said was the rise of fascism under Donald Trump's government.

Police described the incident as "tragic" and urged people not to get into the water on Boxing Day

England's Ashes tour teeters on another crisis as they are bowled out for 110 on an almost farcical first day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

A deal to take part of energy services firm Petrofac, which employs 2,000 people in Aberdeen, out of administration has been agreed.

He invokes the wartime spirit in his annual speech, delivered from Westminster Abbey.

Devon and Cornwall Police said a number of people were safely recovered to shore and checked by paramedics. However, two men remain missing.

The man suffered an eye injury after he was reportedly attacked on High Street.

Two teenagers were taken to hospital following a Christmas Day incident, with one suffering serious head injuries and another stab wounds

Shoppers are expected to spend a billion less than last year in the traditional seasonal sales.

The PM is finished says Giles Sheldrick but he fears the Labour nightmare part two could be even worst than part one.

Reform’s success means their view ‘should be heard in the upper chamber as well’, says Lord True

Most major supermarkets are open with time variations

The Countryside Alliance pressure group contends the Government has "alienated rural people"

There have been calls for a dedicated police unit to be set up to tackle car theft in the UK

King Charles and Queen Camilla led royal family to St Mary Magdalene church for Christmas morning church service