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.
English prisoners transferred to Welsh jails in capacity crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster's controversial prisoner transfer programme to Wales, sparking devolution concerns and straining Welsh prison resources.
Prison Overcrowding Forces Expanded Early Release Scheme
Exclusive: England and Wales prisons implement emergency early release measures as capacity crisis worsens, with thousands of inmates set for release weeks before their scheduled date.
US Hospital Crisis: Patients Treated in Corridors
Exclusive investigation reveals American hospitals at breaking point with patients receiving critical care in hallways and temporary spaces due to severe overcrowding.
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.
NHS 'Complete Nightmare' as Hospital Capacity Crisis Deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
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.
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.
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.
Justice Minister 'Terrified' of Prison Overcrowding Crisis
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.
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
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.
Government withdraws support for Heathrow third runway
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has withdrawn government support for Heathrow's third runway, dealing a significant blow to the airport's expansion plans and creating uncertainty for the aviation industry.
Colbert debunks Trump's White House ballroom claim
Late-night host Stephen Colbert dismantles Donald Trump's claim about White House ballroom capacity with presidential archives evidence in viral segment.
Inside Ian Brady's Maximum Security Prison Fortress
An exclusive look at the extreme security measures and psychological toll of life inside the specialist unit housing Britain's most dangerous criminals, including serial killer Ian Brady.
HMP Leeds slammed over squalid conditions and suicide failures
Shocking inspection reveals HMP Leeds plagued by overcrowding, vermin infestations, and systemic failures in suicide prevention, with urgent calls for reform.
London railway stations face capacity crisis as numbers soar
Major London terminals including King's Cross and St Pancras are operating beyond their designed capacity, sparking urgent calls for infrastructure investment to prevent travel chaos.
NY Prison Guard Charged with Murder After Inmate Beating
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.
Teen prison officer jailed for inmate relationship
A teenage prison officer at HMP Hindley has been sentenced after engaging in an inappropriate relationship with an inmate and smuggling contraband into the facility.
UK prisons face £1bn repair crisis as backlog hits record
Shocking new figures reveal England and Wales' prison estate requires unprecedented repairs as maintenance backlog hits record £1 billion amid rising inmate numbers.
UK Prisons Face £1 Billion Repair Crisis
Shocking new figures expose England and Wales' deteriorating prison estate, with repair costs soaring to nearly £1 billion as overcrowding and poor conditions escalate.
Manchester Arena plotter attacks prison officers with DIY weapons
Hashem Abedi, convicted for his role in the Manchester Arena atrocity, has violently assaulted prison staff using weapons made from oil and DIY materials in a shocking high-security prison incident.
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