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Britain is at centre of global mercenary industry, says charity

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Britain is at centre of global mercenary industry, says charity G4S is world’s largest security company as UK leads booming global private military industry, War on Want says Members of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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British dogs of war behind surging billion-pound mercenary market ‘is causing global instability’

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British dogs of war behind surging billion-pound mercenary market ‘is causing global instability’ 16:03, 3 Feb 2016 Updated 16:03, 3 Feb 2016 By Chris Hughes A new report warning about “dogs… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S detention centre for migrants cost taxpayer £6m – more than the Ritz – to house 14 families

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G4S detention centre for migrants cost taxpayer £6m – more than the Ritz – to house 14 families 16:48, 26 Jan 2016 Updated 16:49, 26 Jan 2016 By Luke Barnes The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Labour removes Israel link to G4S boycott

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EXCLUSIVE: Labour removes Israel link to G4S boycott January 27, 2016 LABOUR’S GOVERNING body is to strike any reference to Israel from the minutes of a controversial debate to boycott G4S,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Government urged to seize back control of Birmingham Prison after G4S abuse scandal

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Government urged to seize back control of Birmingham Prison after G4S abuse scandal 12:59, 27 Jan 2016 Updated 14:28, 27 Jan 2016 By Jonathan Walker Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Deputy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private firm G4S ‘shouldn’t be allowed to profit from refugees’ over red doors scandal

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Private firm G4S ‘shouldn’t be allowed to profit from refugees’ over red doors scandal 13:57, 20 Jan 2016 Updated 15:14, 20 Jan 2016 By Dan Bloom Andy McDonald spoke out over… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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MoD cans DBS contract with Serco – bringing payroll and HR in-house

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MoD cans DBS contract with Serco – bringing payroll and HR in-house By Sooraj Shah Follow Sooraj on Twitter 12 Jan 2016 The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has opted not to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Tory Michael Gove defended private jail firm G4S without mentioning it’s still under a fraud probe

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  Tory Michael Gove defended private jail firm G4S without mentioning it’s still under a fraud probe 16:36, 17 Jan 2016 Updated 15:15, 18 Jan 2016 By Dan Bloom The Tory… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S staff fired after claims of mistreatment at young offender unit

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G4S staff fired after claims of mistreatment at young offender unit Security firm acts following undercover investigation by BBC Panorama at Medway secure training centre in Rochester, Kent An extract from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Bullying kids: G4S abuse of child prisoners exposed

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Bullying kids: G4S abuse of child prisoners exposed Rob Preece 12 January 2016 For years the Howard League and others have warned of abuse of child inmates in secure training centres.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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