Local devolution decisions rest solely with Scotland and Wales, first ministers tell Burnham
John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth say devolving power further is up to Holyrood and Senedd – not WestminsterScotland and Wales’s first ministers have ...
More prisoners recalled to jail than released in England and Wales
Ministry of Justice figures show recalls rose 27% in year to June despite emergency measures to ease overcrowdingMore people were recalled to jails in...
One in 10 adults in England and Wales experienced domestic abuse in last year, ONS finds
Charities say ‘tip of iceberg’ figures show government is not fulfilling pledge to halve violence against women and girlsAlmost one in 10 adults in En...
Hundreds of early-release prisoners in England and Wales not being tagged, say MPs
Clive Efford says Serco has failed to source enough tags, as police and probation struggle with influx of newly released offendersUK politics live – l...
Second wave of early prison releases under way in England and Wales
About 2,000 criminals are being freed this month to ease overcrowding, while probation union moves towards strikeThe second wave of early prison relea...
Roman fort found in Wales could prove myth of emperor’s camp is real
Exclusive: Finds suggest account in medieval folklore of a camp near Frenni Fawr hill was rooted in realityMagnus Maximus, the Roman emperor who ruled...
Failure to fit tags left 5,000 offenders unmonitored in England and Wales, report finds
In first half of this year 1,600 tags also had no signal for over two weeks, highlighting scale of probation crisisMore than 5,000 offenders went unmo...
Racial and religious hate crimes at record high in England and Wales, data shows
Offences targeting Muslims increased most in 12 months to March – up 15% – while antisemitic hate crimes rose by 10%UK politics live – latest updatesR...
Bail hostels due to house early-release prisoners in England and Wales closed
Exclusive: 11 facilities shut, seven for lack of staff and four over issues such as infestations or lack of running waterEleven bail hostels that were...
Green party of England and Wales facing ostracism over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
European Green party says motion goes against its policy, with German Green co-leader calling it ‘intolerable and unacceptable’Zack Polanski may rue l...
Thousands of child-on-child sexual offences reported at schools in England and Wales
Exclusive: Average of nearly five sexual crimes a day against under-13s were reported to police between 2021 and 2025From unwanted touching to rape: t...
Prisoners freed early in England and Wales risk living on the streets, say probation officers
Warning of a lack of hostel places for 2,000 criminals due to be released over the next month to ease overcrowdingHundreds of prisoners are due to be ...
Grooming gangs inquiry to investigate offending in Wales and Birmingham
National inquiry will conduct local investigations and look at the wider picture of sexual abuse and exploitation of childrenBirmingham and Wales will...
Couples ‘putting off divorce due to cost of living crisis’ in England and Wales
Lawyers say financial pressures are fuelling ONS figures that show fewer divorces after longer periods of marriageCouples are putting off divorce beca...
