Media releases

The Independent Monitoring Board has today published its latest Annual Report on HMP Lowdham Grange, managed and operated by Serco on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Serco, which manages six prisons in the UK, announces that it is launching a ‘Guaranteed Interview Scheme’, under which any applicant who declares that they have a criminal conviction will be given a job interview.  People applying need to meet the minimum criteria for the job and must pass our screening and vetting criteria needed to conduct the role.

Merseyrail, a 50:50 Joint Venture between Serco and Abellio, is taking emerging musicians from the region to London for a special industry showcase as part of their Sound Station artist development programme.

Merseyrail has announced its first ever Summertime Stories writing competition to encourage creativity among young budding JK Rowlings and Roald Dahls across the region

Three trainee Serco Tugmasters from Australia have successfully completed their training at Her Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Portsmouth with the help of Serco colleagues in the UK. 

Serco Germany, the German subsidiary of the international services company Serco, has signed a Framework Agreement with the European Patent Office (EPO) to provide services for the classification and reclassification of patent documents.

Serco Group plc ('Serco' or 'the Group'), the international service company, confirms that, following receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, it has today completed the acquisition of the Naval Systems Business Unit and a small number of related contracting entities (collectively, ‘NSBU’), from Alion Science & Technology Corporation

Serco Group 2019 half year results 2019

HMP Ashfield, a prison near Bristol managed and operated by Serco on behalf of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has been assessed as ‘good’, the highest grade, for safety, respect, and purposeful activity in the latest report published today by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons.

Serco Citizen Services has been awarded a contract of up to ten-years by the Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety to continue operating the road safety camera program across Victoria. 

Merseyrail has made a big step towards bringing simpler ticketing solutions to passengers with the launch of their online Day Saver purchasing platform.

Serco Group plc (‘Serco’ or ‘the Group’), the international service company, in July 2018 launched a legal challenge to the award of the Defence Fire and Rescue Project (DFRP) tender, as previously noted.

Serco NorthLink Ferries has become the first European ferry operator to introduce a pioneering digital platform that helps maritime operators to manage their crews.

Clarence Correctional Centre operator, Serco, has appointed former NSW North Director for Custodial Corrections, Glen Scholes as General Manager of Australia’s largest and most state-of-the-art correctional centre.

Passengers with complex disabilities and their carers can now use specially designed ‘Changing Places’ toilets aboard two of Serco NorthLink’s ferries. The move is a result of a partnership with the organisation PAMIS (Promoting A More Inclusive Society) which campaigns for these facilities, and has been supported by Transport Scotland.

Merseyrail have launched a giant spot the ball competition in Liverpool Central to celebrate the Netball World Cup and women in sport.

The newly refurbished Ainsdale station on Merseyrail’s Southport line has won a prestigious sustainability award a year after it opened its doors to the public.

Ultra-endurance athlete Mark Beaumont has given his backing to next month’s Women’s Tour of Scotland cycling event and says it could spark a major uptake in female cycling across the country.

Company is first Scottish transport operator to introduce pioneering support service. Serco NorthLink Ferries has partnered with one of Scotland’s digital start-ups to improve journeys for customers who require additional support.

Serco Group plc (‘Serco’ or ‘the Group’), the international service company, today announces that one of its UK subsidiaries, Serco Geografix Ltd (SGL), has reached an agreement in principle to a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO).