Category Archives: UK

    The secret security guard: G4S is the Millwall of the Olympics

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    guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 31 July 2012 12.37 EDT The secret security guard: G4S is the Millwall of the Olympics Resentment simmers over the recruitment failures and a scanner team missed fake weapons… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    London Olympics 2012: Troops make up 50% of park security

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    London Olympics 2012: Troops make up 50% of park security Katie Hodge , Ella Pickover Wednesday 01 August 2012 Troops drafted in to protect London 2012 venues after the G4S fiasco… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Olympic security mess caused by cronyism, not capitalism

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    Marsden: Olympic security mess caused by cronyism, not capitalism Published: July 30, 2012 10:26 AM By Rachel Marsden  Tribune Media Services It’s hip these days for everyone from world leaders to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Olympics: Security staff lose keys to Wembley Stadium

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    Olympics: Security staff lose keys to Wembley Stadium 12:50 PM Monday Jul 30, 2012 Olympic security staff have lost the keys to Wembley Stadium. A furious row erupted in Britain last… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    NHS seeks explanation over CSC role in ‘torture flights’

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    NHS seeks explanation over CSC role in ‘torture flights’ Mark Ballard Monday 30 July 2012 12:15 The Department of Health is seeking an explanation from CSC over allegations the supplier was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private security guard at Olympics investigated over alleged abuse of soldier at games venue

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    Private security guard at Olympics investigated over alleged abuse of soldier at games venue By Associated Press, LONDON — A security guard at the Olympics is under investigation for allegedly insulting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Plan to privatise equipment agency could endanger troops, report warns

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    Plan to privatise equipment agency could endanger troops, report warns Thinktank raises concerns over MoD proposal to bring in private contractor to operate defence equipment and support agency Richard Norton-Taylor guardian.co.uk,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Calls to ditch police outsourcing plan after Olympic security ‘fiasco’

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    Calls to ditch police outsourcing plan after Olympic security ‘fiasco’ Rank-and-file police officers have urged the Cambridgeshire force to rethink its plans to outsource services to the firm at the centre… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Wheels could wobble on Britain’s outsourcing drive

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    Wheels could wobble on Britain’s outsourcing drive Reuters Jul 25, 2012, 08.10PM IST LONDON: National outrage at the failure of G4S to provide the security it promised for the London Olympics… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S should make it easier to beat the privatisation racket

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    guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 17 July 2012 17.20 EDT Seumas Milne G4S should make it easier to beat the privatisation racket Scandals are multiplying as the outsourcing drive intensifies. Where is the political… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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