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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

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:58:19 GMT
Mexico vs England - World Cup LIVE: All the reaction to 10-man Three Lions' heroics as the players speak - but pundits lay into Thomas Tuchel's post-match interview
Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Mexico take on England in the last 16 of the World Cup in Mexico City.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:40:05 GMT
England's heroes celebrate with their wives as Trump hails Kane and dramatic World Cup victory over Mexico is called 'best since 1966'
The England WAGs gave the team a hero's welcome as they celebrated in the stands after soaring to a 3-2 victory in their crunch World Cup tie against Mexico. 

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:27:09 GMT
Jewish revellers are abused at London Pride and told to 'go back to your Zionist homeland' - while police stand by
Scotland Yard said it was investigating anti-Semitic abuse after clips posted online showed Jews being harassed and heckled at London Pride on Saturday.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:27:05 GMT
NHS treats dementia patients 'as second-class citizens': Fury of Alzheimer's Society boss who says families are sent home with just a leaflet
Michelle Dyson accused ministers of ignoring Britain's biggest killer and said patients were too often diagnosed, discharged and sent home with little more than a leaflet.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:09:57 GMT
Speeding man driving away from cops learns his fate for smashing into boy, 10, who was excitedly on his way to shop for his birthday
Tymetrius Walter, 26, fatally struck 10-year-old Jake Luxemberg during a high speed police chase in Kentucky 2023. Walter was sentenced on Wednesday.

Daily Star

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Mum wakes with bruises all over body – then evil partner's secret unravels
WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Amanda Stanhope was raped by her partner while unconscious from taking sleeping tablets – and he would mock her every morning with chilling words

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 06:50:21 +0000
Dad dies in suspected 'punishment shooting gone wrong' days after jail release
Mark Cullen, 39, was shot once in the leg at a pre-arranged meeting in Dun Laoghaire, south Dublin and died within minutes - Gardai are now hunting down his killer

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 06:29:07 +0000
'Kind and funny' dad found dead in hotel room as wife pays heartbreaking tribute
Graham Smith, 42, was found dead at the Queens Hotel in Cheltenham on June 11. The dad-of-two, who was born in Preston, was pronounced dead at the scene. An inquest has been opened at Preston Coroners' Court.

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 06:20:30 +0000
England fans party long into the morning with endless pints and singing after Mexico win
The Daily Star went to Box Park to see whether Three Lions superfans would brave the Monday morning hangover and get on the beers - and we were far from disappointed

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 01:03:19 +0000
Eight rescued after seaplane crashes into New York City's East River
The privately-owned Quest Kodiak 100 seaplane crashed into the river on Sunday, with two passengers sustaining minor injuries in the incident - it was the second rescue of this kind within the last month

Sky News

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:11:00 +0100
Sky to pay £1.6bn for ITV's broadcast and streaming division
ITV has agreed a £1.6bn deal with Sky, the owner of Sky News, for its media and entertainment arm following months of talks.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0100
UK set for highs of 34C this week as heatwave conditions may return
The UK is set for another spell of hot weather this week, with temperatures reaching up to 34C in some parts of the country.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0100
Prince Harry to stay at Buckingham Palace alone during visit to UK
Prince Harry has accepted an offer to stay at Buckingham Palace during his visit to the UK this week.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:26:00 +0100
Kate hugs family at end of hiking challenge in newly-released photos
The Princess of Wales is pictured being hugged by her family in newly-released photos after she completed a hiking endurance feat.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0100
Woman, 22, dies in skydiving accident near airfield
A skydiver's body has been found in a field in Nottinghamshire, police said.

UK BBC

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:01:11 GMT
Pizza Express held inquiry into Andrew's Woking claim
BBC Newsnight has learnt the pizza chain held an internal investigation into the former prince's assertion that he had visited its Woking branch.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:44:33 GMT
Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry will not stay at palace
The prince's spokesperson earlier said he had formally accepted an invitation to stay at the palace.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:01:12 GMT
Partner of journalist Lyra McKee hopes her death haunts her killer
Sara Canning described the gunman who killed Lyra as "pathetic" and believes there will never be justice.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:11:29 GMT
Farage says he's 'done no wrongdoing' after benefits from ally not declared
The Liberal Democrats have asked the Reform UK leader to be "straight with the British people".

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:17:01 GMT
Police leadership needs fundamental overhaul, review finds
Development and recruitment processes in the service need reforming, an independent report says.

UK Daily Express

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:43:00 +0100
Royal Mail four digit code you don't want to see in your post
Discovering this can be incredibly frustrating

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:41:00 +0100
Motorists told to remove item from their car before Wednesday
The Met Office has forecast another bout of 30C heat this week, and drivers are being warned to remove certain items from their cars for safety

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:26:00 +0100
'I thought my menopause symptoms were normal – then I was rushed to hospital'
Sharron Clarke, 54, was diagnosed after extreme chest pain

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:48:00 +0100
Horror in UK hospital as female patient 'sexually assaulted'
A 63-year-old man from Liverpool has since been arrested.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:56:00 +0100
Major UK retailer closes all stores after owing £59m - in business for 146 years
A beloved British retailer has closed all its remaining stores after collapsing into more than £59 million in debt.

UK Independent

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:56:19 GMT
‘I have work in 3 hours – but it was 100 per cent worth it’: England fans stay up until dawn for ‘surreal’ 3-2 thriller
Sleep schedules went out the window as England fans pulled an all-nighter to see them through against Mexico

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:56:06 GMT
UK jets scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft near Britain’s flagship carrier
The Ministry of Defence confirmed the operation

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:42:26 GMT
‘My six-year-olds became addicted to Roblox. It’s a glaring omission from Starmer’s social media ban’
Roblox is played by 61 per cent of UK children, according to Ofcom figures, but campaigners are concerned the platform could escape harsh scrutiny as new online safety measures are introduced

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:39:46 GMT
Postal worker seriously injured by dog as Royal Mail issues warning about ‘unacceptably high’ attacks
The dog approached her at speed and she had no time to react

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:38:06 GMT
Trump hails ‘great player’ Harry Kane after England’s dramatic World Cup win over Mexico
England captain scored again as Three Lions produced extraordinary performance to beat Mexico on home soil

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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