Category Archives: UK

The East India Company: The original corporate raiders

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The East India Company: The original corporate raiders For a century, the East India Company conquered, subjugated and plundered vast tracts of south Asia. The lessons of its brutal reign have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Companies of Past and Present: Lessons from the East Indian Company on the Use and Regulation of Private Forces Today

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How Britain funds the ‘propaganda war’ against Isis in Syria

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How Britain funds the ‘propaganda war’ against Isis in Syria Government contractors effectively run a press office for opposition fighters but communications conceal UK’s role A Free Syrian army fighter fires… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Flagship London private prison struggles to recruit staff

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April 25, 2016 7:35 pm Flagship London private prison struggles to recruit staff Gill Plimmer   ©Getty Serco lost the contract to run Mt Eden Prison in New Zealand One of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Privatisation of UK aid: How Adam Smith International is Profiting from the Aid Budget

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The Privatization of UK aid

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The Privatization of UK aid By Aisha Dodwell It’s never been a better time to be an aid-funded business. Alongside the UK’s now legally enshrined commitment to spend 0.7% of its national… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Securing the Olympics at what price

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National service: How Serco went from overcharging and mismanagement scandals to a key role training RAF pilots

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National service: How Serco went from overcharging and mismanagement scandals to a key role training RAF pilots By Ben Griffiths for the Daily Mail Published: 16:56 EST, 7 March 2016 |… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Serco’s prison falls into chaos

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Serco’s prison falls into chaos Levels of assault were much higher than in similar prisons By Ian Dunt Wednesday, 9 March 2016 10:38 AM  3 When prison inspectors visited Serco-run Doncaster… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Markets G4S warns of further possible losses on UK asylum work

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Markets  G4S warns of further possible losses on UK asylum work G4S, the world’s biggest security company, has warned that it could stand to lose a further £57m if the UK… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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