Category Archives: UK

    Do Military Contractors Threaten Sovereignty?

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    The Pavlovic Today Media Hub for a Fragmented Society Do Military Contractors Threaten Sovereignty? John W   June 12, 2016 Do Military Contractors Threaten Sovereignty ?   2016-06-11T23:35:34+00:00 Afterimage Review intelligence, military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Prisoner at Serco-run facility found dead in cell by fellow inmates

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    Prisoner at Serco-run facility found dead in cell by fellow inmates Prisoners found James Sullivan hanged at Lowdham Grange facility in March after staff who unlocked his cell failed to notice… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S: Don’t blame us — blame the prison system

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    G4S: Don’t blame us — blame the prison system Rebecca Roberts 14 June 2016 An activist reports from G4S annual general meeting, Surrey, England, 26 May 2016. Throughout the criminal justice… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Campaigners plan fightback against G4S ‘mega prisons’

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    Campaigners plan fightback against G4S ‘mega prisons’ Jun 2016 Tuesday 14th posted by Morning Star in Britain CAMPAIGNERS against disgraced security firm G4S will meet in Manchester tonight to plan a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Shadow State: how to stop outsourcing scandals

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    13 June 2016 The Shadow State: how to stop outsourcing scandals The government should be free to outsource work to whoever it likes: but it must be open in its decisions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Our outsourced, shadow state

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    Our outsourced, shadow state Julian Sayarer 11 June 2016 The outsourcing of public services to private contractors has transformed the state. What has gone wrong, why and what can be done?… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    KBR selected by UK Ministry of Defence for Operational Support Capability Contract

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    Press Release 13-May-2016 KBR selected by UK Ministry of Defence for Operational Support Capability Contract KBR, Inc. announced it has been selected by the UK’s Ministry of Defence for the Operational… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Five more arrested over G4S child detention centre scandal

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    Five more arrested over G4S child detention centre scandal Five workers were detained on Wednesday Rhiannon Bury 9 June 2016 • 2:56pm Five members of staff working for the G4S-run Medway… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Scandal-ridden security giant G4S charged with guarding nation’s cash at Royal Mint

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    Scandal-ridden security giant G4S charged with guarding nation’s cash at Royal Mint Published time: 9 Jun, 2016 14:08 Get short URL © STR / AFP AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to Facebook14Share… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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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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