HM Inspectorate of Prisons12 Nov 2024Issues at rat-infested prison laid bare in reportThe inspector's report sets out 13 key concerns, of which seven are to be treated as priorities.12 Nov 202424 Oct 2024Violence and drug use 'rife' at prisonInspectors found "systemic failings" in the running of a category B prison.24 Oct 2024Hampshire & Isle of Wight22 Oct 2024Bedford Prison makes 'fragile' improvement progressBedford Prison will need extensive ongoing support as it improves, HM Inspector of Prisons says.22 Oct 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks30 Sep 2024Minister vows 'immediate action' at ‘squalid’ prisonPrison received an “urgent notification” after a visit by inspectors who issued a critical report.30 Sep 202423 Sep 2024Drones delivering drugs to prison is 'major problem'Inspectors found progress in some areas of concern at HMP Swaleside, but a failure in others.23 Sep 2024Kent16 Sep 2024Prison's drug problem 'worst in England and Wales'A report finds HMP Hindley in Wigan is overrun with drugs despite efforts to tackle the problem.16 Sep 2024Manchester6 Aug 2024Brave and bold change needed on prisons - watchdogScotland's chief inspector of prisons calls for radical options to reduce overcrowding.6 Aug 2024Scotland6 Aug 2024'Catastrophic' Wandsworth Prison to get £100mA former prisoner has described being jailed at the London jail as like "a form of torture".6 Aug 2024London30 Jul 2024Prison 'one of the most impressive' - inspectorAn inspection report into Hollesley Bay Prison is published, outlining its strengths and weaknesses.30 Jul 2024Suffolk