UK prisons2 days agoPrison expansion approved despite concernsThe plans will see space for 120 more prisoners added.2 days ago7 days agoFamily's fight for answers after prison death 'felt like torture'Allan Marshall was on remand at HMP Edinburgh in 2015 when he was restrained face down by up to 17 prison officers.7 days ago7 days agoGang that used drones for prison drops jailedThe men would fly packages filled with contraband through cell windows, often in the early hours.7 days ago4 Feb 2026Prison capacity to increase by 240 places by 2027The government says four new houseblocks will be built at HMP Northumberland.4 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Murder arrest after prisoner diesSuffolk Police is questioning a man in his 20s, and a post-mortem examination is set to take place today. 30 Jan 202628 Jan 2026Five prisoners serving indefinite sentences referred for appealNew IPP sentences were scrapped in 2012, but remain in place for around 2,800 people.28 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Minister warned as gates 'left open' in prisonA watchdog has highlighted concerns about security and high levels of violence at HMP Millsike.20 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Ex-prison officer jailed for sex act on inmateShe was captured on her own body-worn camera in a store cupboard with a prisoner, a court hears.16 Jan 20263 Jan 2026Assaults on prison staff 'unacceptable' - ministerA jail's monitoring board says not all assaults on prison staff end in prosecution.3 Jan 2026...