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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.


Two men found guilty of chopping down Sycamore Gap tree
Two men have been found guilty of chopping down the Sycamore Gap tree in what prosecutors called a "deliberate and mindless act of destruction". 


Head of Royal Navy suspended for alleged affair with subordinate
The head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Sir Ben Key, has been suspended over allegations that he had a secret affair with a subordinate.


India Pakistan: How Kashmiris in the UK feel about rising tensions
More than a quarter of people in Bradford identify as Pakistani and the majority of them trace their roots back to the Mirpur district of Pakistan-administered Kashmir.


‘We will never forget’: UK marks 80 years since VE Day
King Charles and other senior Royals have paid tribute to veterans of the Second World War, and those who gave their lives, on the 80th anniversary of Europe's victory over the Nazis.


Debate: how will US deal benefit British business?
We’re joined by Rain Newton-Smith, director general of the Confederation of British Industry, and Tom Bradshaw, who's president of the National Farmers’ Union.


Starmer assures workers Trump won’t change mind over deal
We were at the Jaguar Land Rover factory in the West Midlands where Sir Keir Starmer unveiled the tariff deal earlier.


Bank of England lowers interest rates
How will this deal with the US impact the UK economy, especially given this morning's rate cut by the Bank of England, and fears over a slowdown in growth?


Trade deals require ‘give and take’ says business secretary
We spoke to Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, and asked him what he thought of the Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch saying the UK has been 'shafted'.


UK and US reach ‘historic’ deal to reduce Trump tariffs
Sir Keir Starmer was hailing what he called a "fantastic, historic day" as Donald Trump announced details of a new trade deal between the US and the UK.


Community payback and the pressures on the probation system
An independent sentencing review is due to report in the next few weeks and much of the focus is expected to be on fewer - if any - shorter sentences, in favour of more punishment served in the community.

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