Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism after visiting HMP Liverpool and HMP Hindley, with opponents questioning his motives ahead of the general election. The controversial visit has ignited debates about prison conditions and political opportunis
A man accused of murdering his mother and three young children has died in custody at HMP Bristol, sparking multiple investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Paul Farrell, who terrorised TV star Myleene Klass with relentless stalking, has been discovered dead in his HMP Manchester prison cell while serving his sentence.
Notorious child murderer Paul Mosley has died following a cell fire at HMP Derby, marking a tragic end for the 58-year-old convicted killer serving life for horrific crimes against a young girl.
A female prison officer at HMP Lowdham Grange has been sentenced after smuggling a mobile phone to a convicted murderer, exposing serious security failures within the UK prison system.
Shocking prison violence erupts as inmate is brutally attacked with weapons crafted from tuna cans, exposing security failures in UK correctional facilities.
A damning report reveals shocking failures at Pentonville Prison where three prisoners took their own lives while staff supposed to be on 24-hour suicide watch were found asleep, reading, or absent from their posts.
A convicted paedophile was found dead in his cell at HMP Preston in an 'unexplained' incident, prompting a coroner's inquest into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death.
An urgent investigation is underway at HMP after a convicted prisoner brazenly posted a TikTok video from inside his cell, humiliating prison chiefs and exposing serious security failures.
A prison officer and convicted paedophile, Matthew McVey, committed suicide after his release from HMP Grampian, terrified his dark secret would be revealed. The 32-year-old had been convicted of raping a young girl.
Rebecca Butterfield, the mother infamously imprisoned for her son's persistent truancy, has been released from HMP Styal. Her case ignited a national debate on the criminalisation of parents and the education system's failings.
A female prison officer at high-security HMP Woodhill has been sent to prison herself after a torrid affair with a convicted criminal, exposing a major security breach.
A prisoner at HMP Frankland has been charged with murder after a fellow inmate was found dead in his cell. The victim, serving a life sentence, was discovered with serious injuries.
A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a fellow inmate at HMP Exeter. The alleged incident occurred within the prison walls, prompting a major police investigation.
Exclusive: Convicted terrorist Umar Ahmed, serving a life sentence, launched a violent hostage threat against a prison officer at HMP Wakefield, demanding an apology for perceived disrespect in a shocking security breach.
Convicted paedophile Harry Days, who was serving a 14-year sentence for horrific abuse of a toddler, has died in HMP Durham. The 96-year-old's death marks the end of a life marred by depravity.
Disturbing footage reveals the brutal cellblock assault by convicted robber Damien Ramsey on officer Ian Beaton at HMP Grampian. The attacker was sentenced for the premeditated revenge attack.
A bombshell report exposes systemic corruption within Scotland's prison service, revealing how organised crime gangs are exploiting staff to smuggle drugs and contraband, creating a national security emergency behind bars.
Exclusive: The family of a deceased prisoner was informed of his death via a cold voicemail message, sparking outrage and a formal investigation into Thames Valley Police's shocking breach of protocol.
EXCLUSIVE: Chilling details emerge as a hitman is jailed for the execution-style murder of a prison officer who reported an inappropriate relationship, exposing a web of corruption and violence within Britain's high-security prison system.
Sarah Williams, a former prison officer at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool, has been sentenced to two years and eight months for a brazen plot to smuggle contraband, including cannabis and mobile phones, to inmates.
Former prisoners reveal the brutal reality of life behind bars in Britain's jails, from shocking food shortages and rampant violence to the ingenious ways inmates survive. An exclusive investigation into the UK's prison crisis.
Healthcare professionals at HMP Peterborough have taken unprecedented strike action, alleging their employer Sodexo is financially supporting Israel's military actions in Gaza through its subsidiaries.
A dedicated prison officer at HMP Frankland was brutally murdered by a dangerous inmate after discovering his illicit contraband network. The shocking incident has raised serious questions about staff safety in UK prisons.
Shocking prison security breach revealed as officer's illicit affair with high-risk inmate led to a murder plot against a fellow guard. Exclusive details from HMP Belmarsh scandal.
The Ministry of Justice initiates emergency early release scheme for hundreds of prisoners to tackle severe overcrowding, as campaigners warn of dire conditions and public safety risks.
A newly unearthed letter exposes the Moors Murderer's cold, unrepentant taunt to Winnie Johnson, mother of victim Keith Bennett, whose body has never been found.
A female prison guard at the UK's largest Category C prison, HMP Berwyn, has been sentenced to prison for engaging in a prohibited relationship with a convicted double murderer. The full details of the scandal have been revealed in court.
A female prison officer from Nottinghamshire has been sentenced to 16 months behind bars after a clandestine affair with a convicted criminal she was meant to be guarding at HMP Lowdham Grange.
An 84-year-old convicted sex offender, Michael Lynch, was found dead in his HMP Wakefield cell after a sustained and brutal attack, raising serious questions about prisoner safety and vigilante justice within the UK's high-security prison system.