Category Archives: UK

Scandal: G4S staff shortages putting female guards at serious risk from rapists and violent offenders, ex-worker claims

Posted on June 16, 2015 by

Scandal: G4S staff shortages putting female guards at serious risk from rapists and violent offenders, ex-worker claims dailyrecord.co.uk By Jennifer Hyland 15 June 2015 19:19 THE former employee’s claims come after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S meeting descends into chaos, with nine activists bundled out

Posted on June 5, 2015 by

G4S meeting descends into chaos, with nine activists bundled out Protesters at AGM frequently interrupt events and speak out against company’s contracts in Israel One of the protesting shareholders, Alex Martin,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The first Americans to fight the Nazis revealed: How misfits including taxi driver, Mormon and make-up artist risked arrest by the US to join Britain’s air force in 1940 – and ended 150 years of frosty relations

Posted on June 4, 2015 by

EXCLUSIVE: The first Americans to fight the Nazis revealed: How misfits including taxi driver, Mormon and make-up artist risked arrest by the US to join Britain’s air force in 1940 –… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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207 – Ministry of Defence: Private Military and Security Companies (Answered)

Posted on June 3, 2015 by

207 – Ministry of Defence: Private Military and Security Companies (Answered) Posted by Think Defence Date: June 02, 2015 in: Parliament Mrs Madeleine Moon To ask the Secretary of State for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Tim Spicer OBE

Posted on May 25, 2015 by

Executive Profile Tim Spicer OBE Director, Aegis Defense Services, LLC Age Total Calculated Compensation This person is connected to 2 Board Members in 2 different organizations across 2 different industries. See… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S spokesman: ‘We’re taking swift action following Rainsbrook Ofsted report’

Posted on May 21, 2015 by

G4S spokesman: ‘We’re taking swift action following Rainsbrook Ofsted report’ Paul Cook  Thursday 21 May 2015 6:20 pm Young offenders are escorted by staff at Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre in Willoughby (Picture:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S-run youth jail criticised over degrading treatment of detainees

Posted on May 20, 2015 by

G4S-run youth jail criticised over degrading treatment of detainees Ofsted report says some staff at G4S-run Rainsbrook behaved ‘extremely inappropriately’, causing distress and humiliation A G4S logo on a security van.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Filthy hospital ward ‘cleaned’ by private firm fuels fears Tory privatisation putting public at risk

Posted on May 4, 2015 by

Filthy hospital ward ‘cleaned’ by private firm fuels fears Tory privatisation putting public at risk 22:33, 28 April 2015 By Dan Warburton G4S, handed a new contract at Lister Hospital, vowed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Confronting Britain’s military-industrial complex

Posted on May 1, 2015 by

Confronting Britain’s military-industrial complex Harry Blain 1 May 2015 The “special relationship” between the defence establishment and private arms companies is not an election issue. We need to make it one.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Nepali men have been fighting for Britain for 200 years. One photographer shows what it means to be the Gurkhas.

Posted on April 30, 2015 by

Nepali men have been fighting for Britain for 200 years. One photographer shows what it means to be the Gurkhas. By Anup Kaphle April 30 at 6:00 AM Follow @AnupKaphle Physical… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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