Published: July 17, 2026 at 12:08 pm
One man and his team are quietly working across British prisons preparing inmates for life on the outside with laptops they can use in their cells.
The service is transforming lives, saving taxpayers millions and often starts with a game of chess.
Cambridge-based Coracle is in 90% of prisons in England and Wales. Ahead of International Chess Day on Monday, CEO James Tweed says prisoners are often reluctant to learn at first, but something happens when they start to play the game.