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The government hopes the plan will stop jails becoming full. But it could create fresh problems, too.

The government hopes the plan will stop jails becoming full. But it could create fresh problems, too.

Former England striker Gary Lineker says Gareth Southgate's side are on the 'brink of history' after reaching the Euro 2024 final.

Keir Starmer stops short of confirming there will be a bank holiday if England win Euro 2024.

Carl Alesbrook is found guilty of killing four-month-old Elijah Shemwell.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says the government will look at legislation around crossbows following "this awful incident".

Water firms have hit out at bill rises of £94 over the next five years after wanting bigger hikes.

Smoke was seen billowing from the spire of Our Lady of the Assumption cathedral in Rouen, northern France.

It is legal for over-18s to own crossbows across the UK, with no need for a licence.

Irish soldier Cathal Crotty violently attacked 24-year-old Natasha O’Brien in a city street in 2022.

Prince William says there is nothing inevitable about homelessness and is sure it can be prevented.

Laxmi Thapa was arrested after her six-month-old son's birthmark's were mistaken for bruising.

Former captain Alan Shearer on why England have shown they can end their long wait to win a major tournament when they face Spain in the final of Euro 2024.

Experts worry this is a peak year for whooping cough, which is particularly dangerous for babies.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says it was "reckless" to let prisons get so full.

A survey found 96% had encountered antisemitism with the majority experiencing harassment online.

A strong performance from the retail and construction sectors helped the economy grow by 0.4%.

The wait could be over by Monday when the Republican convention begins, hints Donald Trump.

Wes Streeting says the NHS has been "wrecked" and this review will help "diagnose the problem".

Amol and Nick on why prisons are at the top of Starmer’s in-tray.