UK prisons9 Oct 2026Block for 250 inmates built at HMP ElmleyThe first of 247 inmates are expected to arrive in the coming weeks.9 Oct 20267 Oct 2026Jimmy McGovern claims young offender institution staff 'lazy'The acclaimed writer says visiting young offenders institutions for his new drama left him "shocked".7 Oct 20265 Oct 2026'Thriving drugs market' at prison due to dronesInspectors says the prison service has failed to protect HMP Highpoint's "large, open" site.5 Oct 20264 Oct 2026Survivors fear being hurt by abusers released early from prisonOne survivor says she almost hopes her abusive ex-partner reoffends to prove the scheme to ease prison overcrowding is "wrong".4 Oct 20263 Oct 2026Behind bars: Drugs and illegally-brewed alcoholDrug seizures at a prison more than double, as staff continue to battle "widespread" substance abuse.3 Oct 20262 Oct 2026Keeping prison closed 'crazy', says Tory deputyAlex Burghart says re-opening the jail, which was closed in 2024, would free up hundreds of places.2 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release schemeAround 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.1 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Prison conditions are 'awful', says released manPrisoners leaving incarceration under the early release scheme spoke to the BBC.1 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Early release scheme: Why are hundreds being freed from prisons?Some prisoners have been leaving incarceration as part of the government's early release scheme.1 Oct 2026...
