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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Tag Archives: United Kingdom
Private security firms ‘bombarding’ UK police with contract work offers
20 August, 14:04 Private security firms ‘bombarding’ UK police with contract work offers Rex Features Download podcast The Chief Constable of one of Britain’s biggest police forces has revealed she is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Overcharging by outsourcing giant Serco costs NHS millions
EXCLUSIVE: Overcharging by outsourcing giant Serco costs NHS millions Richard Whittell , Emily Dugan Wednesday 27 August 2014 Outsourcing giant Serco is embroiled in a fresh misuse of public funds… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private firms ‘are using detained immigrants as cheap labour’
Private firms ‘are using detained immigrants as cheap labour’ G4S and Serco saving millions by paying detainees as little as £1 an hour to cook and clean, claim campaigners Kevin Rawlinson… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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South Africa’s role in the Private Military Industry in the Post-Cold War conflict environment with specific reference to the South African connection to Erinys Internationalmore
South Africa’s role in the Private Military Industry in the Post-Cold War conflict environment with specific reference to the South African connection to Erinys International Burgert A Senekal 1 Abstract Since… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Serco says Government is ‘keen to help us’ get through rough patch
Serco says Government is ‘keen to help us’ get through rough patch LUCY TOBIN Wednesday 13 August 2014 The Government is back on side with Serco, just a year after the emergence of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Serco Awarded $22.7 Million Contract to Support Deployable Medical Systems
Serco Awarded $22.7 Million Contract to Support Deployable Medical Systems Posted on: 28 Jul 14 PR Newswire RESTON Va. July 28 2014 RESTON Va. July 28 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Serco Inc. a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
G4S and Serco woes help outsourcing firm Capita post sharp rise in revenue
G4S and Serco woes help outsourcing firm Capita post sharp rise in revenue As scandals engulf rivals the London-listed firm has secured lucrative contracts, boosting revenue by £300m Jennifer Rankin The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UK Government Outsourcing Doubles Despite G4S, Serco and Atos Scandals Shane Croucher
UK Government Outsourcing Doubles Despite G4S, Serco and Atos Scandals By Shane Croucher July 7, 2014 12:40 BST One of the biggest G4S clients is the UK government, which outsources a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S workers plead not guilty to killing an asylum seeker
G4S workers plead not guilty to killing an asylum seeker Published on the 05 July 2014 11:54 THREE G4S workers accused of killing an Angolan asylum seeker on a British… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S: NI minister condemns dissident republican threat
29 June 2014 Last updated at 12:34 ET G4S: NI minister condemns dissident republican threat Northern Ireland Justice Minister David Ford said security staff need to be able to carry out… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading