UK prisons2 days agoNew prison unsafe when it opened, says reportMitie, which runs HMP Millsike, says the inspection report is not "a fair or accurate reflection".2 days ago3 days agoAbout 700 prisoners to be freed on 1 October under revised early release plansThe new plan shows Andy Burnham's government kept the promised original schedule of how and when offenders will leave jail.3 days ago4 days agoSpaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources sayJails in England and Wales are nearing maximum capacity as the justice secretary prepares to give more details in the Commons on the early-release scheme to free inmates.4 days ago4 days agoA third of jail's inmates test positive for drugsDrug use is "arguably the most pressing challenge" at HMP Lindholme, inspectors say.4 days ago4 days agoSixth of prison leavers released into homelessnessThe issue is part of a wider picture of failing support for people leaving prison, experts say.4 days ago5 days agoFamilies welcome changes to early release schemeThe families of Archie York and Maya Chappell campaigned to change the early release scheme.5 days ago6 days agoPrisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBCPM Andy Burnham on Sunday announced changes to the next early release scheme - scheduled to start in October - which mean PC Harper's killers will stay in jail.6 days ago6 days agoPC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release schemeAndy Burnham tells BBC Breakfast anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme in the Sentencing Act.6 days ago23 Aug 2026Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in OctoberSerious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.23 Aug 2026...
