Justice Secretary David Lammy pledges a major crackdown on illicit finance, targeting enablers and launching a £15m police unit boost. Discover the new strategy to protect the UK's financial integrity.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges international crackdown on illicit finance fuelling UK crime and Russia's war in Ukraine. A major summit is set for June 2026.
Melissa Murphy, 48, abused her position of trust at HMP Chelmsford. She pleaded guilty to misconduct after letters and a photo were found. Read the full story.
Rookie prison officer Megann Gibson, 26, sentenced to 12 months for misconduct after 'extremely graphic' phone sex and love letters with dangerous convict Ryan Horan at Wealstun Prison. Full story.
A female prison officer from Suffolk has pleaded guilty to misconduct after engaging in a sexual relationship with an inmate she was guarding. She will be sentenced in January.
A 19-year-old prison officer and a 30-year-old inmate have pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office after a sexual relationship at HMP Five Wells. Read the full court details.
Susan discovered her husband's affair after giving birth to twins. Financially trapped, she stayed for her children until deciding to reclaim her life through affairs at 50. Read her story.
Australian police uncover nearly £1 million in illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes during routine traffic stop. Major crackdown on illicit tobacco trade continues nationwide.
US senators call for FTC and SEC investigation into Meta, alleging Facebook and Instagram earn billions from scam ads. Discover the details and potential consequences.
A 29-year-old prison officer from Lancashire faces a potential custodial sentence after pleading guilty to misconduct for an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at HMP Risley.
Former HMP Dovegate officer Sarah Barnett pleads guilty to misconduct after illicit relationship with male inmate. Sentencing set for January 7. Read the full story.
A 23-year-old prison officer had sex with a convict in a jail prayer room and smuggled Spice-laced letters. Found guilty of misconduct, she now faces a substantial custodial sentence.
Australia's aggressive anti-smoking policies have triggered an unprecedented black market boom, with soaring cigarette prices fuelling a lucrative smuggling trade that's overwhelming border authorities.
A female prison officer has appeared in court charged with misconduct after allegedly performing a sexual act with an inmate at HMP Wandsworth, the same jail where terror suspect Daniel Khalife escaped.
A female prison officer has been banned from the profession after sending an inappropriate love note to a convicted criminal, raising serious concerns about prison security protocols.
Canberra becomes first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise small quantities of illicit drugs including cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine in radical shift from punishment to public health focus.
A female prison officer at HMP Berwyn has been sentenced to two years after smuggling a bullet to a convicted criminal she'd fallen for, exposing shocking security breaches in Britain's prison system.
A female prison officer stands accused of conducting an improper relationship with a male inmate at HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset, facing serious misconduct charges in a shocking breach of security protocols.
A female prison officer faces sentencing after admitting to smuggling illicit phone calls to a violent inmate who severed a man's leg in a machete attack, exposing serious security breaches within the UK prison system.
A teenage prison officer at HMP Hindley has been sentenced after engaging in an inappropriate relationship with an inmate and smuggling contraband into the facility.
A relationship coach reveals the surprising psychological reasons why stability can feel boring and what you can do to break the cycle of craving relationship drama.
A female prison officer from HMP Werrington has been sentenced to prison after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a teenage inmate, exposing serious safeguarding failures within the youth justice system.
A major security alert continues in Louisiana as four inmates, including violent offenders, remain at large following a meticulously planned escape from New Orleans jail. Authorities warn the public not to approach.
Shocking prison murder rocks Mississippi as county supervisor's family members are brutally killed in correctional facility over alleged marijuana dispute, raising serious questions about prison safety.
A convicted paedophile who transitioned to female has been placed in a women's prison, raising serious concerns about inmate safety and prison policy reforms.
Notorious child murderer Paul Mosley has died following a cell fire at HMP Derby, marking a tragic end for the 58-year-old convicted killer serving life for horrific crimes against a young girl.
A Kansas sheriff's deputy faces involuntary manslaughter charges after the death of a Black inmate, with the controversial 'excited delirium' diagnosis at the centre of the case.
UK prisons face a dual smuggling epidemic as weight-loss injections like Mounjaro and sophisticated drones breach security, raising serious concerns about corruption and inmate health risks.
Shocking prison violence erupts during recreational game at Canberra's Alexander Maconochie Centre, leaving one inmate with severe ear injuries after alleged biting incident during volleyball match.
Two inmates make dramatic escape from Brooklyn detention centre, sparking massive manhunt across New York City as authorities investigate security failures.