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		Permanent Secretary introduces pledges to reduce CO2 emissions – 09 Oct 07
		As part of the ‘Act On CO2' campaign run by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), all Permanent Secretaries have been asked to make a pledge to reduce their Departments' CO2 emissions.

		Five Service finalists in Guardian Public Services Awards - 08 Oct 07
		The Prison Service has five finalists in this year's prestigious Guardian Public Service Awards.

		HMP Kirkham wins Elton Trophy - 28 Sep 07
		The woodwork enterprise team at HMP Kirkham has won this year's national Elton Trophy for prison industries.

		Forum for Preventing Deaths in Custody publishes first Annual Report – 21 Sep 07
		The Forum for Preventing Deaths in Custody, an independently-chaired high level group to reduce deaths in all types of state custody including prisons, has today published its first annual report, covering the work undertaken in its first 18 months.

		New NVQ qualification for Prison Officers – 12 Sep 07
		Since 1st September 2007, all new Prison Officers are required to complete an NVQ qualification in Custodial Care as part of their training.

		Last chance to see Insider Art – 04 Sep 07
		Insider Art, an exhibition of prisoner artwork from the Koestler Awards Scheme closes this Sunday 9th September.

		Senior Prison Manager Programme – 30 Aug 07
		Looking for a new challenge? You could step into a Prison Governor or Deputy Governor role after just two years of training and development.

		Prison Service Race Equality Scheme Annual Report published - 30 Aug 07
		The Prison Service Race Equality Scheme Annual Report for 2006-2007 has been published today.

		Update on POA strike action - 29 Aug 07
		The Ministry of Justice has today applied for and been granted an injunction by the High Court against the Prison Officers' Association.

		Prison Officers' Association strike action - 29 Aug 07
		Statement from Jack Straw, Lord Chancellor and Minister for Justice.