Prison Drug Use Soars 50% to 'Endemic' Levels
Shocking new figures reveal drug use in British prisons has surged by 50% in just one year, with officials warning the problem has reached 'endemic' proportions across the prison estate.
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MoJ accused of hiding prison safety data amid crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice suppressing key prison safety statistics amid rising violence and overcrowding concerns across UK prisons.
SNP leadership crisis as John Swinney faces internal rebellion
Exclusive: Senior SNP figures challenge John Swinney's leadership as party faces critical questions about independence strategy and policy direction amid growing internal tensions.
Inmate charged with murder after prison gym attack
Shocking prison violence erupts as inmate faces murder charges after John Mansfield dies following savage assault in prison gym facility. Exclusive details reveal the brutal nature of the attack that has raised serious questions about prison safety.
Prison officer jailed for smuggling bullet to inmate lover
A female prison officer at HMP Berwyn has been sentenced to two years after smuggling a bullet to a convicted criminal she'd fallen for, exposing shocking security breaches in Britain's prison system.
Cessnock prison guards walk out after officer assault
Violent inmate assault sparks emergency staff walkout at Cessnock Correctional Centre, exposing safety crisis in NSW prisons as officers demand immediate protection measures.
Swinney rules out Scottish income tax increases
SNP leader John Swinney makes significant commitment to Scottish taxpayers, pledging no further income tax increases while challenging Labour's economic plans ahead of Westminster election.
Prison officer sacked over inmate sex acts
A female prison officer has been dismissed after being caught engaging in sexual activity with an inmate at HMP Hindley, raising serious security concerns and violating professional boundaries.
Scotland's prison crisis: Overcrowding and staff shortages
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.
Rodgers: Falkirk Not Ready for Scottish Premiership
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has emphatically dismissed Falkirk's chances of competing in the Scottish Premiership, questioning their quality despite their League One dominance.
Prison officer suspended over sex act footage in jail
A prison officer has been suspended following the emergence of explicit footage showing a sex act taking place within HMP Wandsworth, sparking an urgent investigation into security breaches at the troubled facility.
Prison System Crisis: Inmate Accidentally Released
An extraordinary administrative error that freed a prisoner reveals deep systemic failures within Britain's overcrowded and under-resourced prison system, raising urgent questions about public safety and rehabilitation.
Investigation after Chelsea Bracken dies in Hobart prison
Exclusive: Chelsea Bracken, 31, dies in Mary Hutchinson Women's Prison as authorities face urgent questions about inmate welfare and prison conditions.
SNP accused of treating Scottish voters with contempt
Explosive revelations show SNP ministers have consistently prioritised independence over pressing public concerns, leaving Scottish voters feeling betrayed and ignored after years of empty promises.
Scottish Tax Gap Crisis: Business Leaders Sound Alarm
Industry experts warn Scotland's tax competitiveness is at risk as the revenue gap with the rest of the UK fails to narrow, despite temporary relief measures for businesses facing new tariffs.
Ronnie Sim: Scottish Political Titan Dies at 86
The political world mourns Ronnie Sim, the formidable Scottish Labour politician whose strategic brilliance and unwavering principles shaped modern Scottish politics and the devolution settlement.
Prison boss 'scapegoated' over migrant hotel sex attacker
Exclusive: Prison service union defends senior official blamed for mistaken release of asylum seeker from Epping hotel who went on to commit sex attack, claiming systemic failures led to catastrophic error.
Scottish Labour: NHS Will Never Be Sold Off
Anas Sarwar makes bold commitment to protect Scotland's NHS from privatisation, drawing clear dividing lines with political opponents ahead of crucial elections.
Prison crisis: MPs warn of system collapse
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.
Sex offender back in custody after prison release error
A convicted sex offender from Essex has been returned to custody after being mistakenly released from prison, sparking urgent reviews of release procedures.
Scottish Government Admits Minister Absence From Holyrood
Angela Constance admits Scottish ministers have been absent from parliament debates as opposition parties demand better accountability from the SNP government.
Prison staff told not to restrain Epping Forest attacker
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking prison service failures that allowed violent offender to roam free before brutal Epping Forest attack on elderly couple.
Police officer and prison worker jailed for drug smuggling
A serving Metropolitan Police officer and a prison service employee have been sentenced for their roles in an organised drug smuggling operation at HMP Wandsworth.
Prison release errors double in UK justice system
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.
HMP Wakefield security breach forces inmate transfers
Exclusive: HMP Wakefield, Britain's most secure prison, faces serious questions after a significant security breach that saw notorious offenders including Lostprophets predator Ian Watkins moved to other facilities. West Yorkshire Police confirm investiga
Jeremy Corbyn eyes Scottish Parliament comeback
Exclusive: Jeremy Corbyn is reportedly considering a dramatic return to frontline politics by standing for election to the Scottish Parliament, with Green co-leader Patrick Harvie suggesting the former Labour leader could be a 'formidable voice' for progr
Scotland's Five-Year SNP Rule Continues as Labour Falters
Exclusive analysis reveals how Scotland faces five more years of nationalist rule as Starmer's Labour fails to mount effective opposition. The political stalemate continues despite growing public discontent.
Inside La Santé: Sarkozy's prison nightmare revealed
An exclusive look into the brutal conditions at Paris's most feared prison where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy serves his sentence for corruption and influence peddling.
Inmate fighting for life after brutal prison cell stabbing
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.
Sarkozy faces grim prison life at La Santé
Exclusive look at the harsh conditions facing Nicolas Sarkozy as he begins his prison sentence in Paris's notorious La Santé prison, where isolation and strict routines await the former French leader.
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