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Campaigners plan fightback against G4S ‘mega prisons’

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Campaigners plan fightback against G4S ‘mega prisons’ Jun 2016 Tuesday 14th posted by Morning Star in Britain CAMPAIGNERS against disgraced security firm G4S will meet in Manchester tonight to plan a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Shadow State: how to stop outsourcing scandals

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13 June 2016 The Shadow State: how to stop outsourcing scandals The government should be free to outsource work to whoever it likes: but it must be open in its decisions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Our outsourced, shadow state

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Our outsourced, shadow state Julian Sayarer 11 June 2016 The outsourcing of public services to private contractors has transformed the state. What has gone wrong, why and what can be done?… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KBR selected by UK Ministry of Defence for Operational Support Capability Contract

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Press Release 13-May-2016 KBR selected by UK Ministry of Defence for Operational Support Capability Contract KBR, Inc. announced it has been selected by the UK’s Ministry of Defence for the Operational… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Five more arrested over G4S child detention centre scandal

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Five more arrested over G4S child detention centre scandal Five workers were detained on Wednesday Rhiannon Bury 9 June 2016 • 2:56pm Five members of staff working for the G4S-run Medway… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Scandal-ridden security giant G4S charged with guarding nation’s cash at Royal Mint

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Scandal-ridden security giant G4S charged with guarding nation’s cash at Royal Mint Published time: 9 Jun, 2016 14:08 Get short URL © STR / AFP AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to Facebook14Share… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Grave concerns’ over G4S-run prison in Wales

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Grave concerns’ over G4S-run prison in Wales Written by John Ashmore Posted On  7th June 2016 The Government has come under fire after an inspection of a huge privately run prison… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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From Her Majesty’s Secret Service: Queen’s former bodyguards set up private security firm

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From Her Majesty’s Secret Service: Queen’s former bodyguards set up private security firm AN ELITE team of the Queen’s former bodyguards has formed a private company providing the “royal standard in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Hidden propaganda and British Muslims

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Hidden propaganda and British Muslims Isis fighters pictured aboard a tank in Syria in 2014. Reader Sharhabeel Lone says it’s time the British government trusted UK Muslims rather than waging a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Justice ministry to take over Medway child jail from G4S

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Justice ministry to take over Medway child jail from G4S Medway secure training centre has been at centre of allegations of abuse and use of excessive force by staff Medway secure… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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