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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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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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