Cleaners, porters and catering staff employed by Serco at the Great Western Hospital walk out.

Health chiefs said there will be "minimal" disruption to patients.

Keith Williams, 46, died in his cell in 2021 at Category B HMP Dovegate, which is run by Serco.

Serco workers are seeking the same one-off payments already awarded to their NHS colleagues.

Staff employed by Serco at Great Western Hospital in Swindon are set to strike.

A local councillor said residents were "delighted" that the plans have been shelved by the Home Office.

Wet 'n' Wild owner Serco Leisure confirms the sale, but does not reveal details of its new owner.

The jail becomes the first of its kind to pass from private into public hands.