South Wales prison “well-managed” say independent monitors

A report by independent monitors at a G4S-managed prison near Bridgend in South Wales published today says that the facility is well-managed, the safety of prisoners is paramount and the provision of purposeful activity is good

Courageous cash-in-transit couriers honoured with special awards

Two brave G4S cash in transit couriers who prevented the thefts of thousands of pounds despite being hit by a car and faced with a gunman have said “we were just doing our jobs"

G4S wins facilities contract for Hinkley Point C

30 Jun 2017 10:29 G4S has been awarded a multi-million pound contract by EDF Energy to provide facilities management services at Hinkley Point C

Gatwick immigration centre operates to "good standard" say monitors

28 Jun 2017 09:30 Independent monitors at immigration removal centre Tinsley House, near Gatwick airport, have today reported that the centre is managed to a “good standard”

"Clear determination" to make progress at Birmingham prison, say inspectors

28 Jun 2017 08:00 A report into G4S-managed HM Prison Birmingham published today by independent inspectors says that there is a “clear determination” at the facility to rebuild and make progress after serious disorder in December last year

Helping our canine friends to excel in security

27 Jun 2017 09:30 Our unique canine training expertise is helping us to crack down on crime, set British and global standards, and meet the highest expectations for animal welfare

New prison and Police operation to tackle contraband

08 Jun 2017 09:43 Attempting to smuggle drugs and other banned items in to Parc Prison, in Bridgend, South Wales could land those involved with a significant jail term of their own, warn police and prison chiefs. 

G4S applauded for role in securing One Love Manchester benefit concert

06 Jun 2017 08:25 With 600 security officers deployed at short notice, G4S has been applauded for its role in securing the crowds at the One Love Manchester benefit concert

G4S sells UK children's homes business

05 Jun 2017 09:43 G4S, the leading global security company, announces that it has completed the sale of its UK children’s homes business ‘homes2inspire’.

Reformed prisoner returns to deliver drug rehabilitation programme at Fazakerley prison

15 May 2017 11:14 A former prisoner is set to work at G4S-managed HMP Altcourse in Fazakerley near Liverpool, to deliver a substance misuse recovery programme to help prisoners struggling with addiction.

Newly expanded Gatwick immigration removal centre continues to be “well-run” say monitors

18 Apr 2017 16:55 Independent monitors at an immigration removal centre near Gatwick Airport have reported that the facility continues to be well-run in their annual report published today.

Independent inspectors report on juvenile unit in South Wales

18 Apr 2017 09:30 A report published today by independent assessors at a G4S-managed unit near Bridgend in South Wales for boys aged between 15 and 17 on remand or sentenced to custody has found that while there is much to commend at the facility, improvements in safety are required. 

New director for HMP Birmingham

10 Apr 2017 08:35 A new director at HMP Birmingham begins work today as the prison prepares to re-open the wings affected by disorder in December last year

Award winning therapy dogs at South Wales prison

05 Apr 2017 08:19 Man’s best friend supports the rehabilitation of prisoners at HMP & YOI Parc in Bridgend, South Wales

Electronic Monitoring response  

28 Mar 2017 10:57 Read our response to the Written Ministerial Statement from the Ministry of Justice, published today.

G4S to play part in £1.5bn switchover of new £1 coin

27 Mar 2017 16:04 G4S, the world’s leading security company, will play a major role in the release to the public of the new 12-sided £1 coin, which is due to be launched tomorrow.

Social policy think tank applauds rehabilitation initiative at national award ceremony

22 Mar 2017 14:14 A 'radical and innovative' initiative to heal broken bonds between prisoners and their families at HMP Parc was recognised with an award from the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) at their national award ceremony in London. 

Excellent progress at Gatwick immigration centre say inspectors

10 Mar 2017 14:59 Independent inspectors have today released their latest assessment of a G4S-managed immigration removal centre in the southeast of England reporting that the facility has made “excellent progress”.

Independent inspectors report on Oakhill secure training centre

07 Mar 2017 13:55 Inspectors from Ofsted, the education assessor in England, have reported the overall effectiveness of G4S-managed the Oakhill centre near Milton Keynes for young people on remand or sentenced to custody as ‘requiring improvement’.

Pilot prison officer apprenticeship scheme launches at wolverhampton prison

24 Feb 2017 14:39 New prison officers joining HMP Oakwood near Wolverhampton this week are the first officers in the country to trial a nationally developed apprenticeship programme

More support for prisoners in crisis at Brigend prison in South Wales

13 Feb 2017 14:44 A scheme at G4S-managed HMP Parc in Bridgend, South Wales which sees prisoners volunteer to support their peers in crisis is set to double in size this April

Innovation at East midlands airport

09 Feb 2017 11:41 Innovative G4S security technology enables rapid resurfacing at East Midlands Airport