Category Archives: UK

    Will No One Rid Me of This Turbulent Company?

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Will No One Rid Me of This Turbulent Company? Posted: 09/28/2012 10:38 am Now that the London Olympics are receding into… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Two G4S Directors Quit Over Olympic Failure

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    Two G4S Directors Quit Over Olympic Failure Sky News Two G4S Directors Quit Over Olympic Failure Two directors of security firm G4S have resigned after the company announced the findings of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Olympics security – Home Affairs Committee

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    Olympics security – Home Affairs Committee Home Affairs Committee The Home Affairs Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration, and policy of the Home Office… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S Olympics Woes Continue

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    G4S Olympics Woes Continue Although the Olympics was hailed as being a success in virtually all parts it certainly didn’t go off without a few hitches and hiccups. One area where… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Danish clients dump G4S because of security company’s ties to Israeli occupation

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    Danish clients dump G4S because of security company’s ties to Israeli occupation Adri Nieuwhof , 27 September 2012 Subjects: After pressure from Boycotts, Divestments and Sanctions (BDS) activists, several Danish clients… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S failed to understand size of Olympic security job, says Lord Coe

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    G4S failed to understand size of Olympic security job, says Lord Coe London 2012 chairman tells MPs it is difficult to blame anybody other than private security firm for staff shortfall… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Security firm in Olympics fiasco spies on the sick in their homes: G4S targets insurance claimants

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    Security firm in Olympics fiasco spies on the sick in their homes: G4S targets insurance claimants G4S staff watch injury claimants to ensure they are not faking condition Delivery men knock… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Home Office fears over G4S asylum deal

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    The Guardian (London) – Final Edition September 10, 2012 Monday Home Office fears over G4S asylum deal Alan Travis, Home affairs editor GUARDIAN HOME PAGES; Pg. 7 Home Office ministers have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Olympic security chief: Contractor failed until last minute to disclose venue guard problems

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    Olympic security chief: Contractor failed until last minute to disclose venue guard problems By Associated Press, LONDON — Britain’s Olympic security chief says the private contractor that was unable to provide… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    New G4S allegations to be investigated

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    New G4S allegations to be investigated The UK Home Affairs Select Committee will conduct an inquiry into newly-emerged allegations against private security firm G4S. Sun Sep 2, 2012 5:33PM GMT The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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