UKNoticeOfficial ✓September 1, 2026· GOV.UK
Funding accelerated to turbocharge prison building across country
What happened
An investment of £110m was announced by Lord Chancellor Alex Norris today (1 September) to accelerate the prison building programme. This funding will speed up what is described as the largest prison building programme since the Victorian era.
Why it matters
This investment aims to rapidly increase the capacity of the prison system. It signals a significant expansion in the country's prison infrastructure.
Who it affects
- ›Lord Chancellor Alex Norris
- ›Prison building contractors and workers
- ›Individuals within the prison system
- ›Communities near new prison sites
Receipts
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