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Violence down at HM Prison Altcourse; Men feel safer than at other jails, says IMB 

Prisoners are treated fairly at G4S-managed HM Prison Altcourse and the prison continues to work towards ensuring that safety, decency, and dignity are embedded throughout, according to the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) annual report.

Where Debating Matters: Beyond Bars at HMP Rye Hill

Debating Matters—described as the UK’s toughest debating competition—made its debut at HMP Rye Hill last month.

Cash attacks driven down by Intelligent partnerships

A unique partnership between G4S, the police and intelligence service SaferCash is cutting crime and protecting cash couriers.

Young offenders gain new skills in first Fire Cadet Programme behind bars

For the first time in a Secure Training Centre in the UK, young people in custody at G4S-managed HMP & YOI Parc in South Wales will take part in the Fire Cadet Programme, launched in partnership with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS).  

Independent monitors report on "imaginative initiative" to reduce violence at HMP Parc

The Independent Monitoring Board at G4S-managed HM Prison & YOI Parc has today published its annual report, which states that the prison is “very well managed” and “that safety is of paramount importance and that the range of purposeful activity is growing ever wider.” 

Inspectors says Tinsley House is a 'calm and safe environment' 

Inspection reports into the G4S-managed Tinsley House immigration removal centre and pre-departure accommodation have today been published by HM Inspectorate of Prisons

Strong focus on violence reduction and rehabilitation at Warwickshire prison

In a report out today, the Independent Monitoring Board at G4S-managed HM Prison Rye Hill said that there was a strong focus on violence reduction and rehabilitation across the prison. 

HMP Birmingham

The Ministry of Justice has today announced that it will step-in and temporarily take over the management of HMP Birmingham by appointing a new Governor and providing additional resources for a period of six months.

Successful security solutions at London's Thames Tideway Tunnel

As the Thames Tideway Tunnel team prepares for the start of tunnelling later in the year, Tarquin Halse, Account Director at G4S, explains how the security programme has evolved.

Improvements at Oakhill STC praised in new Ofsted report

Improvements in the safety, care and health of young people at Oakhill Secure Training Centre (STC) have been identified today in a newly released Ofsted inspection report. 

"Impressive" HM Prison Oakwood praised by inspectors

In a report out today by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons, G4S-managed HM Prison Oakwood is called an "impressive establishment"

“Positive atmosphere” at Tinsley House IRC

A report by independent monitors at G4S-managed Tinsley House immigration removal centre (IRC) has said that the centre has a “generally positive atmosphere” which reinforces a feeling of safety and security.