More prison places, better training and a fresh focus on public protection and rehabilitation. That’s the vision James Timpson, Minister for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, set out at the Prison Governor’s Association conference. More: gov.uk/government/spe…

Minister James Timpson unveils Preston's new Probation Delivery Unit, which doubles as the North West's probation headquarters. This vital hub will strengthen our probation services across the region, helping to reduce reoffending and protect communities.

Throughout the festive period, our extraordinary staff continue to work to maintain public safety and support rehabilitation across prisons, probation and youth custody. We caught up with staff working on Christmas Day at HMYOI Werrington ⬇️

Congratulations to all of our HMPPS staff who received a 2025 New Year Honour! #NewYearHonours recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK. To view the full list, visit 👇 gov.uk/government/pub…

Lots of interesting lessons to be learnt from Shabana Mahmood MP and David Gauke ‘s visit to Texas, especially on how we can incentivise good behaviour in prisons and help prepare prisoners for employment on release. bbc.com/news/articles/…

One of the best meetings on the job so far. I was really pleased today to Chair the first Drug and Alcohol Recovery Expert Panel today. We’ve convened this advisory panel of leading experts to provide robust, evidence-based insights to reduce and prevent demand for drugs and

We’ve beaten our 1,000 probation officer recruitment target. Following Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood MP’s commitment we recruited 1,057 probation officers in the last 12 months. Find out how the Probation Service makes our streets safer: youtu.be/IGDSkNCsbtg?si…

Are you ready to step up and lead with purpose? Consider becoming a future prison leader. Our 3-year programme will give you all the training and support you will need so you can lead where it counts. Register your interest ⬇️ prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/roles-at-hmpps…

I'm passionate about supporting the next generation of leaders across HMPPS. They will have a crucial role to play in transforming our prison system and helping to reduce reoffending. I am therefore really excited about the launch of HMPPS' new Future Prison Leaders Programme -

📢 Applications are now open for the Future Prison Leaders Programme Bring your people management and leadership skills to our three-year programme, where you’ll receive comprehensive training and support every step of the way. Apply now: prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/roles-at-hmpps…

Join us as an intern in 2025/26! We offer 3-month internship opportunities to PhD researchers who have funding from their institutions/funding provider/DTP to undertake an internship. Apply by Friday 13th June: bit.ly/3F8oC7l

How can we shift mindsets on university access to support social mobility? Join our roundtable discussion of speakers from key communities who will share their stories. 📅 Thursday 12th June ⏰ 1pm-2pm 📍Zoom: bit.ly/435bGai #SocialMobilityDay #ShiftMindset

🏆 Congratulations to our extraordinary staff, partners and volunteers who have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours List 2025. See the full list ⬇️ gov.uk/government/pub…

Our student ambassador, Maheea Gazi, explains how taking part in The Scholars Programme inspired her to study Pharmacy at @UCL. Read her story on our website: bit.ly/46QLBic

"I had a great time learning about things I normally wouldn't in school. It opens so many doors for me in the future." 🚪🔑 Over 1,200 Coventry & Warwickshire pupils in schools like Grace Academy Coventry and Bilton School have taken part in The Scholars Programme: bit.ly/3tPlj9D

Today we welcome James McEwen as the new Director General Chief Executive Officer of HMPPS. James will oversee the operational delivery of prison, probation and youth custody services across England and Wales. gov.uk/government/new…

Bob’s career shows how far the Probation Service can take you. From starting with little idea of the role in 2013 ➡️ to probation officer ➡️ to leading staff engagement in his “dream job”. Read his story: ow.ly/i1LY50XcV3C

This Christmas, your gift can go twice as far in transforming young people’s futures 🎁 At midday tomorrow, we launch our Big Give Christmas Challenge to raise money for The Scholars Programme - and for one week only, every donation will be doubled! #ChristmasChallenge

It's live: change more lives this #GivingTuesday through our Big Give Christmas Challenge! From 2-9 December, we're raising vital funds for our Scholars Programme, which places inspiring PhD tutors into state school classrooms across the UK. Donate here: bit.ly/3JAHmih

We've been blown away by your generosity since our Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign launched. Every donation helps us to place more inspiring PhD tutors in state school classrooms. Help us create more magic moments for young people. Donate today: bit.ly/3JAHmih