General · 1 September 2026

£110m fast-tracked to create hundreds more prison cells

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Existing prison spaces like offices and laundries will be converted into new cells to ease overcrowding. Justice Secretary Alex Norris said on Tuesday that £110m is fast-tracked from existing budgets. The funds will generate hundreds of new spaces because approximately 4,500 inmates are anticipated to be granted early release starting in October.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 September 2026 at 11:07

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