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On a low income or receiving benefits? You may be eligible to claim support in advance, or after you have visited. 👉 Find out more: gov.uk/help-with-pris…

You could get help with the cost of prison visits, including: ✔️ Public transport (just remember to keep your tickets) ✔️ Fuel if you’re travelling by car ✔️ Food and drink if your visit takes more than 5 hours 👉 Find out more: gov.uk/help-with-pris…

Don’t let the cost of visits come between you and a family member in prison❤️ Help is available. Check eligibility and apply at: 👉 gov.uk/help-with-pris…

We’ve partnered with @fredsirieix1 and @RightCourse_UK to launch Chefs Unlocked, a competition that gives prisoners life skills and real job opportunities in hospitality. This is part of @JamesTCobbler’s work to reduce reoffending. More 👉 youtu.be/c8uG8AWPogw

25 March, Holyroodhouse Palace, Edinburgh: The Butler Trust held its 41st Annual Awards Ceremony, presided over by HRH The Princess Royal butlertrust.org.uk/2026-award-cer…

High-risk offenders will face greater and closer supervision after release from prison, to cut crime and reduce reoffending. That means: ✅Thousands more offenders tagged with GPS and alcohol monitors ✅Cutting-edge tech for probation staff ✅Increased probation workforce

Yesterday Lord Timpson set out future plans for probation staff to strengthen offender monitoring & protect the public. ✅More contact for the highest risk offenders ✅1,300 more probation officers ✅Expanded GPS tagging for domestic abusers & thieves gov.uk/government/new…

Highest ever funding deal agreed to deliver faster, fairer justice for victims. ✔ No cap on Crown Court sitting days ✔ Magistrates' Courts funded to run at maximum capacity ✔ £287m investment in estate & digital upgrades ✔ First 3-year funding settlement ⬇️ Learn more.

Family members and guardians visiting a young person at HMYOI Werrington or HMYOI Wetherby can now get financial help towards the cost of: 🚅 Travel 🍽️ Food and drink ✅ Overnight stays The Help with Visits pilot will run until 31 March 2026. Apply now ⬇️ …ng-person.form.service.justice.gov.uk

Construction has begun on 240 new prison places at HMP Northumberland, part of 5,000 under construction nationwide. Keeping the most dangerous offenders off our streets. Learn more: gov.uk/government/new…

The Sentencing Act is now law. Prisons are under pressure. Without reform, the system risked running out of places for dangerous offenders. A complete breakdown of law and order. The Sentencing Act will ensure that never happens, while keeping communities safe.

Prison staff perform a vital role in society, in an environment like no other. It's a job that requires resilience, confidence and strong communication skills. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. Apply now ➡️ ow.ly/PfgE50Y0OHa

Your listening skills can start a ripple of change. Probation staff make tough, informed decisions every day, supporting change that helps build safer communities. Apply now ⬇️ prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/probation-serv… An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

Working in the Prison and Probation Service means fresh challenges, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference. It’s an extraordinary job, done by someone like you. Find out more and apply: prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk

Imran, a programme facilitator, talks about one of the offenders he's helped in his role. From supporting better choices to building skills, no two days in the Probation Service are the same. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. 👉 #probation" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/current-vacanc…

Alcohol fuels 39% of violent crime. This Christmas, almost 5000 offenders are wearing alcohol monitoring tags, detecting drinking and keeping our streets safe when it matters most. Offenders stay sober 97% of the time whilst tagged. More: bit.ly/49dabtI

Congratulations to all @hmpps and @MoJGovUK staff recognised in the New Year Honours for their outstanding public service. Your dedication to rehabilitation, safety and care makes a real difference to lives and communities.

Congratulations to everyone recognised in His Majesty The King's New Year Honours 2026 🎊 Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

Today from 12.30pm the Chancellor of the Exchequer @RachelReevesMP will deliver the Budget Statement. 🔴 Watch live with #BSL interpretation on UK Parliament ⬇️ youtube.com/live/vPKRsRnsu…

Chancellor @RachelReevesMP has left Number 11 to deliver her Budget to the @HouseofCommons.