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G4S cleared to bid for government work

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G4S cleared to bid for government work The Daily Telegraph Scott Campbell By Scott Campbell 10 April 2014, SECURITY firm G4S will once again be allowed to bid for government contracts,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Agility Logistics exclusive: MoD hires company blacklisted in US to sell off Army gear

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Agility Logistics exclusive: MoD hires company blacklisted in US to sell off Army gear Solomon Hughes Monday 10 March 2014 A Kuwaiti firm blacklisted by the US military on major fraud… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DynCorp set to pitch for Defence Support Group

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DynCorp set to pitch for Defence Support Group US defence group DynCorp is set to enter into the UK market and is understood to be looking to acquire the Government’s military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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BBC to break ‘Taboo’ with ‘inaccurate’ portrayal of East India Company

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BBC to break ‘Taboo’ with ‘inaccurate’ portrayal of East India Company Historians challenge BBC drama that will portray East India Company as a sinister multinational and spy agency An official of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Three in court following death of Jimmy Mubenga in custody

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Three in court following death of Jimmy Mubenga in custody; Advance Media Information; Future News Item; City of Westminster Magistrates Court Precise Media Planner 3 April 2014, Organisation: City of Westminster… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Labour demands inquiry into Serco-run Yarl’s Wood following woman’s death

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Labour demands inquiry into Serco-run Yarl’s Wood following woman’s death By Ian Dunt Monday, 31 March 2014 7:21 AM 1 The woman is understood to have died of cardiac arrest Labour… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DynCorp Opens New London-Based Company

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Defense News DynCorp Opens New London-Based Company Mar. 27, 2014 – 11:50AM By ANDREW CHUTER DynCorp’s bid for the UK’s Defence Support Group, which provides maintenance and repair services, is part… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ian Tyler appointed as G4S ‘minder’

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March 3, 2014 5:48 pm Ian Tyler appointed as G4S ‘minder’ By Sarah Neville and Gill Plimmer ©Bloomberg Ian Tyler is appointed crown representative to G4S The government has appointed a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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MOD to name firm to run its military estate

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MOD to name firm to run its military estate City AM By SUZIE NEUWIRTH 10 March 2014, THE MINISTRY of Defence (MoD) yesterday said that it is close to announcing a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Mubenga: three G4S guards to be charged with manslaughter

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Jimmy Mubenga: three G4S guards to be charged with manslaughter CPS says Stuart Tribelnig, Terry Hughes and Colin Kaler will be charged over 2010 death of Mubenga at Heathrow airport Matthew… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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