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    Beyond the G4S Olympic fiasco: what now for the world’s largest security company and its critics?

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    Beyond the G4S Olympic fiasco: what now for the world’s largest security company and its critics? Clare Sambrook , 31 August 2012 G4S came briefly into the international spotlight due to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Nick Buckles admits his job is on the line after G4S Olympics fiasco

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    Nick Buckles admits his job is on the line after G4S Olympics fiasco Under pressure: Nick Buckles’ firm lost £50 million in the Games Simon English 28 August 2012 G4S chief… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    More G4S private sector security staff than military soldiers for the Paralympics, says Locog

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    More G4S private sector security staff than military soldiers for the Paralympics, says Locog 28 August 2012 G4S will provide the majority of security for Paralympic venues as the number of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S chief executive Nick Buckles prepares to confirm Olympic loss

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    G4S chief executive Nick Buckles prepares to confirm Olympic loss Investors braced for announcement that failure to provide enough security guards will cost company up to £50m Rupert Neate guardian.co.uk, Monday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Open General Trade Control Licence (Maritime Anti-Piracy): List of companies registered to use the licence

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    Open General Trade Control Licence (Maritime Anti-Piracy): List of companies registered to use the licence Background Notes This list is compiled and published by the Export Control Organisation (ECO). It lists… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S police outsourcing considered despite Olympic fiasco

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    G4S police outsourcing considered despite Olympic fiasco Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:5PM Three British police forces have agreed to continue investigating plans to outsource office services to private security contractor G4S… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Sparks fly over rethink on outsourcing

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    August 14, 2012 8:49 pm Sparks fly over rethink on outsourcing By Gill Plimmer and Helen Warrell The chief executive of a big outsourcing company hit out at ministers on Tuesday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Hammond admits private sector ‘prejudice’ after G4S failure

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    Hammond admits private sector ‘prejudice’ after G4S failure Tuesday, 14 August 2012 8:14 AM By Alex Stevenson Defence secretary Philip Hammond has admitted his confidence in the private sector has been… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S donating £2.5m to armed forces

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    G4S donating £2.5m to armed forces (UKPA) G4S is to donate £2.5 million to the armed forces as a “goodwill gesture” after thousands of military personnel were drafted in for London… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Hammond: G4S Row Shows Private Sector Limits

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    Hammond: G4S Row Shows Private Sector Limits The Defence Secretary admits problems with security provision for the Olympics revealed the limits of private contractors. 10:30am UK, Tuesday 14 August 2012 Video:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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