Category Archives: UK

A contract to transform

Posted on March 19, 2015 by

A contract to transform William Hooper On February 16, 2015 http://www.oareborough.com The UK government has been shocked by the weaknesses in its commissioning and contract management of services revealed by the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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One bath for 12 women and 11 babies: UK asylum housing by G4S

Posted on March 7, 2015 by

One bath for 12 women and 11 babies: UK asylum housing by G4S John Grayson 7 March 2015 On a suburban street in Leeds, security company G4S packs 23 women and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Two Serco staff suspended over undercover Yarl’s Wood film

Posted on March 5, 2015 by

Tuesday 03 March 2015 UK Two Serco staff suspended over undercover Yarl’s Wood film Serco suspends two staff members from the Yarl’s Wood immigration detention centre after staff were filmed in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Headbutt the bitch’ Serco guard, Yarl’s Wood, a UK immigration detention centre

Posted on March 2, 2015 by

‘Headbutt the bitch’ Serco guard, Yarl’s Wood, a UK immigration detention centre Jackie Long 2 March 2015 For years women locked up inside Yarl’s Wood, a UK government lock-up in Bedfordshire,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mum in fight to stop her ex-husband’s killer being transferred back to Britain from Iraq

Posted on March 2, 2015 by

 Mum in fight to stop her ex-husband’s killer being transferred back to Britain from Iraq 10:06, 27 February 2015 By Rob Pattinson Charlotte Ryan said it would be devastating for her… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Serco-run immigration centre turned blind eye to corruption, court told

Posted on February 26, 2015 by

Serco-run immigration centre turned blind eye to corruption, court told Former custody officer at Colnbrook immigration removal centre, in west London, alleged to have been paid £8,000 for tips about lax… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Leidos Triumphs in Major UK Support Bid

Posted on February 19, 2015 by

Leidos Triumphs in Major UK Support Bid 6:42 a.m. EST February 19, 2015 (Photo: MoD) CONNECT 5 TWEET 2 LINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE LONDON — Leidos has secured its first major support deal from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Life on the edge in a detention centre

Posted on February 11, 2015 by

Life on the edge in a detention centre The Argus By Henry Holloway 11 February 2015 BROOK House detention centre sits on Gatwick’s southern perimeter. There has been a spate of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Parliamentary watchdog: too often private sector contractors’ ethical standards found wanting

Posted on February 11, 2015 by

Parliamentary watchdog: too often private sector contractors’ ethical standards found wanting Margaret Hodge 10 December 2014 A culture of revenue and profit-driven performance incentives has too often been misaligned with the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Capita ordered to pay costs over failure to provide interpreters to family courts

Posted on February 3, 2015 by

Business Capita ordered to pay costs over failure to provide interpreters to family courts The Guardian By Owen Bowcott, legal affairs correspondent 2 February 2015 17:22 Judgment comes amid mounting concern… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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