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    The G4S failures aren’t an isolated case – they show up the failure of an entire ideology

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    Alan White Unreported Britain. The G4S failures aren’t an isolated case – they show up the failure of an entire ideology Following the Olympic fiasco, an official report suggests setting up… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The rise of the shadow state: What can we do about it?

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    Alan White Unreported Britain. The rise of the shadow state: What can we do about it? If the money doesn’t go to giants like Serco and G4S, where can it go?… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The rise of the shadow state: the truth about outsourcing

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    Unreported Britain. The rise of the shadow state: the truth about outsourcing Contractors like Serco, G4S and Clearel have become “too big to fail”, while it’s taxpayers’ money they’re consuming. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Non-stick Nick to shrug off G4S threat

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    Non-stick Nick to shrug off G4S threat By Jonathan Guthrie Come on down, Nick Buckles, Corporate Survivor of the Year. Grandstanding MPs wanted his company G4S blacklisted from new public sector… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Norfolk police owed £33,000 from G4S Olympic Games failure

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    Norfolk police owed £33,000 from G4S Olympic Games failure By Tom Bristow Tuesday, December 18, 2012 6:30 AM An Olympic Games security scandal has left Norfolk Police almost £33,000 out of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S Close To Olympics Security Settlement

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    G4S Close To Olympics Security Settlement Talks with G4S about a financial settlement following the security firm’s Olympics fiasco have accelerated, Sky News understands. 3:51pm UK, Wednesday 19 December 2012 G4S… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S Losing Prison Contracts Following Olympics Failure

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    G4S Losing Prison Contracts Following Olympics Failure G4S endured a shocking time at London 2012 Olympics falling well short of their contractual obligations resulting in them having to pay a large… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    FCO adopts new standard for private security companies

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    FCO adopts new standard for private security companies 19 Dec 12 The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued a ministerial statement that the British Government intends to adopt PSC1 as the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ASIS/ANSI PSC.1 Standard Adopted by UK for Private Security Service Providers Overseas

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    ASIS/ANSI PSC.1 Standard Adopted by UK for Private Security Service Providers Overseas PRWEB.COM Newswire Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) December 19, 2012 ASIS International(ASIS), the preeminent organization for security management professionals worldwide, is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    UK backs US code for security firms

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    Last updated: December 18, 2012 7:26 pm UK backs US code for security firms By Nizar Manek in London It is hoped that the security industry’s private clients, often international oil… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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