The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".
Connor Charlton is jailed for dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice.
A leaked internal review warns of concerns about a new unit investigating the most serious crimes.
The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.
Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
Footage also shows the home burning after the explosion, thought to have been caused by a gas leak.