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    Olympic security staff arrested

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    Olympic security staff arrested PA Friday 27 July 2012 Three people who were due to work as security staff at an Olympic venue have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    London 2012 Olympics: G4S failures prompt further military deployment

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    London 2012 Olympics: G4S failures prompt further military deployment Robert Booth and Nick Hopkins guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 24 July 2012 11.58 EDT A further 1,200 military personnel are being deployed to help… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Think about risks as well as efficiency

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    July 25, 2012 3:21 am Think about risks as well as efficiency From Mr James Gilbert. Sir, You are right to question whether public services central to national security should be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S says workforce growing by hundreds each day

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    Originally published July 26, 2012 at 4:39 AM | Page modified July 26, 2012 at 6:40 AM G4S says workforce growing by hundreds each day LONDON — There may soon be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Privatising security set to increase despite Olympics row

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    Privatising security set to increase despite Olympics row G4S failings no bar to more ‘outsourcing’ Armed forces will rely increasingly on private companies despite concerns Huge accountability gap The saga surrounding… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S failures prompt further military deployment

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    London 2012 Olympics: G4S failures prompt further military deployment Army, navy and RAF to provide 400 personnel each to secure Games as Whitehall and organisers lose faith in private firm Robert… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Britain Deploys 1,200 More Troops for Olympics

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    Britain Deploys 1,200 More Troops for Olympics By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON July 24, 2012 (AP) Britain’s government opted Tuesday to deploy 1,200 more troops to protect Olympic venues —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.K. MoD Eyes Privatized Acquisition

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    U.K. MoD Eyes Privatized Acquisition Jul. 21, 2012 – 10:48AM   | By ANDREW CHUTER | The Ministry of Defence could run a competition to outsource its 14 billion pound ($22 billion)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Defence Equipment and Support soft market testing of strategic operating model options

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    Defence Equipment and Support soft market testing of strategic operating model options. The soft market testing is intended to test the thesis that improved DE&S performance and therefore best value for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Defence Materiel Strategy Update

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    Defence Materiel  Strategy Update The Secretary of  State for  Defence (The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP):  A core element of  the Transformation process under way  in the Ministry of  Defence (MOD)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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