UK prisons2 days agoMurderer's prison death natural, inquest findsMichael Heighton died 15 years after being jailed for the 2009 murder of Karen Leonard.2 days ago2 days ago'Fantastic': Village's verdict on prince's £250K fund The funding comes after William decided to stop personally benefiting from the prison's £1.5m rent.2 days ago3 Sept 2026New prison unsafe when it opened, says reportMitie, which runs HMP Millsike, says the inspection report is not "a fair or accurate reflection".3 Sept 20262 Sept 2026About 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.2 Sept 20261 Sept 2026Spaces 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.1 Sept 20261 Sept 2026A third of jail's inmates test positive for drugsDrug use is "arguably the most pressing challenge" at HMP Lindholme, inspectors say.1 Sept 20261 Sept 2026Sixth of prison leavers released into homelessnessThe issue is part of a wider picture of failing support for people leaving prison, experts say.1 Sept 202631 Aug 2026Families welcome changes to early release schemeThe families of Archie York and Maya Chappell campaigned to change the early release scheme.31 Aug 202630 Aug 2026Prisoners 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.30 Aug 2026...
