A pilot program tagging offenders in prison on release day begins in October to end surveillance gaps, part of reforms expanding electronic monitoring to 22,000 more yearly.
Legislation tackles jail overcrowding, favoring community sentences.
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood highlighted 7bn prison investment and tagging increase for safer streets.
The six-month trial in six prisons expects 1,200 orders with curfew, alcohol, or GPS tags.
Demonstration at Wormwood Scrubs showed straightforward process, aiding successful release.
Probation benefits from immediate compliance data, assuring public and victims.
Extra 700m for probation by 2028 supports reforms.
Charities stress tagging shouldn't restrict reintegration; evidence-based use is key.
This biggest tagging expansion since 1999 aims to reduce reoffending effectively.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood pushes for stricter border controls after Channel crossings.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood introduces sweeping reforms to curb Channel crossings.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood ramps up measures to combat Channel smuggling networks.
1,000 migrants crossed the Channel, prompting action from new home secretary Shabana Mahmood.
A campaign to save the Winning Horse pub in Claygate, Surrey, has reached a crucial stage as the council considers a planning application to convert it into housing.
Arson attacks on 25 masts since 2023 cost UK operators over £2.5 million.
Australian woman Erin Patterson receives life imprisonment with no parole for 33 years for murdering three relatives with a toxic mushroom meal.
Mary’s Meals reaches three million children daily with school meals in 16 countries.
Chef Poppy O'Toole explores advanced potato cooking methods beyond traditional baking.
A crash on the A487 near Machynlleth disrupts holiday travel.
Mary’s Meals now provides meals to three million children across 16 countries.
Lord Tyrie urges the CMA to act swiftly on big tech monopolies.
A second A487 crash near Machynlleth disrupts holiday traffic.
Prince Harry returns to Nottingham for the WellChild Awards, a city he holds dear.
Mary’s Meals feeds three million children daily across 16 countries.
Mary’s Meals feeds three million children daily across 16 countries.
Lord Tyrie demands faster CMA action against tech monopolies.
The A15 near Lincoln reopens after a crash caused delays.
Chef Poppy O'Toole launches a TV series showcasing creative potato dishes.
Mary’s Meals feeds three million children daily in 16 countries.
Chef Poppy O'Toole ranks oven, air fryer, and microwave for perfect baked potatoes.
Chef Poppy O'Toole shares new potato recipes inspired by global cuisines.
Merseyrail services on the West Kirby and New Brighton lines have been cancelled due to a train fault, impacting morning commuters.
Commuters face widespread disruption as RMT union members stage a series of strikes across the London Underground network throughout the week.
The woman at the center of a police investigation into whether Madeleine McCann was killed in a hit-and-run accident says she had no idea officers were interested in her.
Arson on 25 masts since 2023 costs UK telecoms £2.5 million.
A crash closed the A15 near Lincoln, causing significant traffic delays.
A new report claims that US Navy Seals killed North Korean civilians in a botched 2019 covert mission to plant a listening device, an operation that had been authorized by President Trump.
The Duchess of Kent, a beloved royal family member, has died aged 92.
Bodycare’s 32 store closures deepen the UK retail crisis, threatening jobs and high street vitality.
