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Prison Workforce Update

26 March 2026

Proposing MP
David Lammy Lab
Tottenham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

This statement confirms the government's decision on the pay award for prison staff in 2026/27.

Action Requested

The government is accepting the Prison Service Pay Review Body’s recommendations to provide a pay rise of at least 3.5% of base pay for eligible prison staff, with funding from existing budgets and payment by the end of June backdated to April 1, 2026.

Key Facts

  • The Government accepted in full the Prison Service Pay Review Body’s recommendations for all prison staff.
  • The pay rise is at least 3.5% of base pay for eligible prison staff between Operational Support Grade and Governors (Bands 2-11).
  • Payment will be made by the end of June, backdated to April 1, 2026.
  • Funding comes from existing budgets within the Ministry of Justice.
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