UK prisons19 hrs agoJail with drug issues needs to do more, says reportInspectors praise staff for improvements since 2022, but safety concerns remain.19 hrs ago6 days agoPrison radon failings bring censure of jail bossesPrison chiefs are censured after staff and inmates were exposed to unsafe levels of radon gas.6 days ago8 May 2026Inquiry into death of Scotland's longest-serving prisonerArthur Duncan from Aberdeen was jailed for a rape and murder in 1970 and died in HMP Grampian in 2024.8 May 20265 May 2026Prison has UK record for number of working inmatesOf 2,000 offenders at HMP Oakwood, only seven are not working in the prison, under a new scheme. 5 May 202621 Apr 2026Drug-use remains problem at prison, inspectors sayAn inspection finds drug-use and self-harm remain issues at HMP Portland in Dorset. 21 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Killer wants whole-life sentence for jail attacksConvicted murderer Duncan Heaton says he wants to die in jail following two further prison attacks.16 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Drugs and violence persist at jail, says damning reportDrugs flown in by drones and violence against prisoners and staff at HMP Manchester are highlighted.14 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Prison guard and gang jailed over contraband plotThe eight men and one officer are responsible for 18 package drop‑offs between February and July 2024.2 Apr 202624 Mar 2026Inmate charged after staff attacked in two prisonsAhmed Alid is accused of attempted murder, actual bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon.24 Mar 2026...
