HM Inspectorate of Prisons19 Jan 2026Rising drug use and deterioration at prisonAn inspection of the jail found cells were cramped and lacked essentials like pillows and curtains.19 Jan 202617 Dec 2025'Dangerous levels of violence' at prison Inspectors say officers at HMP Swaleside are 'failing to impose order and control'. 17 Dec 202518 Nov 2025Prison's drug culture remains 'entrenched'Inspectors describe progress cutting substance abuse at HMP Deerbolt, in County Durham, as limited.18 Nov 20253 Nov 2025Mixed progress at women's prison, inspectors findThe prison is doing "reasonably well" despite mixed progress with recommendations, inspectors say.3 Nov 202528 Oct 2025Many prison officers 'may not get visas renewed'HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor joins Newscast to talk through how a lack of visas for workers could bring a staffing crisis to the sector.28 Oct 202522 Sep 2025Prison report reveals high rate of staff assaultsAn inspection of HMP Eastwood Park found it has the highest rate of assaults against staff.22 Sep 20253 Sep 2025Mentally unwell prisoners face treatment delaysThe Independent Monitoring Board says many prisoners are having to be held in segregation.3 Sep 202512 Aug 2025Improvements at prison despite 'challenging' yearHMP Rochester sees a fall in violence but more time is needed to improve further, a report says.12 Aug 20255 Aug 2025'City jail sets standards others should aim for'Lincoln Prison called "impressive" by inspectors, although there is still room for improvement.5 Aug 2025...
