A major security breach at an Essex prison has escalated as five additional prisoners were mistakenly released, compounding earlier errors that saw sex offenders walk free. The Justice Secretary faces mounting pressure over systemic failures in the prison
Scotland's prison system faces a dangerous breaking point with severe overcrowding and chronic understaffing creating what watchdogs call a 'toxic combination' threatening both inmate welfare and officer safety.
Shock policy reversal sees dangerous offenders kept behind bars as UK prison system reaches breaking point. Exclusive details on which criminals are affected.
A 23-year-old prison officer has been sentenced after engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a convicted robber, with encounters taking place in the prison's prayer room at HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset.
A controversial decision to release a foreign offender before sentencing has triggered fierce criticism from Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy, raising serious questions about UK prison protocols.
The Prison Governors Association has launched a fierce defence of a senior manager disciplined over the controversial release of Hadush Kebede, arguing they're being unfairly blamed for systemic failures.
Shadow justice secretary David Lammy and policing minister Steve Reed issue stark warnings about Britain's prison crisis, with facilities at 99% capacity and rising violence threatening public safety.
UK Justice Minister Mike Freer issues stark warning about prison capacity crisis, revealing he's 'absolutely terrified' of system collapse as inmate numbers surge dangerously close to maximum limits.
Reform UK leader's controversial plan to house prisoners on floating jails faces overwhelming criticism from penal reform groups and political opponents who brand it unworkable and inhumane.
Ministers face mounting criticism after damning report reveals squalid conditions at HMP Parc, with Labour's Keir Starmer demanding immediate action to address the prison safety crisis.
Shocking Ministry of Justice figures reveal a dramatic surge in prisoners mistakenly freed from custody, with numbers doubling in just twelve months amid growing concerns about systemic failures.
The Ministry of Justice faces potential legal action as Welsh ministers accuse Westminster of blocking prisoner transfers to Wales, creating a constitutional clash over devolved powers.
Exclusive insight into the extraordinary prison life of Luigi Mangione, the convicted murderer serving life who receives romantic letters and gifts from female admirers while incarcerated at HMP Wakefield.
Exclusive details emerge about a near-fatal prison stabbing that left an inmate critically wounded in his cell, raising serious questions about prison safety and gang violence behind bars.
Shocking inspection reveals HMP Leeds plagued by overcrowding, vermin infestations, and systemic failures in suicide prevention, with urgent calls for reform.
A New York prison guard faces murder charges after surveillance footage revealed a brutal beating that led to an inmate's death, exposing systemic failures within the state correctional system.
Dozens of Palestine Action activists held in UK prisons without conviction begin hunger strike protest against their prolonged pre-trial detention and treatment by justice system.
Shocking new figures reveal England and Wales' prison estate requires unprecedented repairs as maintenance backlog hits record £1 billion amid rising inmate numbers.
Scotland takes a monumental leap in wildlife restoration as it advertises two crucial new positions dedicated to bringing the majestic Eurasian lynx back to its ancient Highlands homeland after 500 years of absence.
Shocking new figures expose England and Wales' deteriorating prison estate, with repair costs soaring to nearly £1 billion as overcrowding and poor conditions escalate.
Charles Manson cult member Patricia Krenwinkel, one of America's longest-serving female inmates, has been refused release for her role in the 1969 Sharon Tate murders that shocked the world.
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated drone smuggling network targeting Wandsworth Prison, with authorities intercepting packages containing drugs, phones, and weapons in major security breach.
New government guidelines prevent transgender women from being housed in female prisons regardless of gender recognition status, prioritising inmate safety after concerning incidents.
Disgraced rock singer Ian Watkins, serving 29 years for horrific child sex offences, has been violently attacked in prison by fellow inmates who branded him 'the most hated man in the UK prison system'.
An exclusive look inside Britain's prison system reveals the harsh realities inmates face daily, from violence and drugs to mental health crises and overcrowding.
A veteran prison officer reveals shocking insights from working with Britain's most notorious criminals, including serial killers and terrorists, in exclusive Mirror interview.
Steve Clarke's Scotland secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Belarus in a thrilling friendly at Hampden Park, with Scott McTominay scoring the decisive winner in the 89th minute.
Notorious child abuser and former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has been seriously assaulted at HMP Wakefield, raising serious questions about prisoner safety in Britain's most secure facility.
Complete guide to watching Scotland's crucial UEFA Nations League match against Belarus, including TV channels, streaming options and kick-off times.
Exclusive details reveal the shocking prison assault on disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins, serving 29 years for horrific child sex offences, as new threats emerge within the UK prison system.