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G4S: securing whose world?

G4S: securing whose world?   You are not imagining it. The G4S logo really is popping up all over the place — in your local supermarket, on your local street, on police… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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G4S Olympic fiasco: British soldiers are the ‘people pipeline’ now

G4S Olympic fiasco: British soldiers are the ‘people pipeline’ now Clare Sambrook , 17 July 2012 Multi-millionaire government ministers, close to G4S chief executive Nick Buckles, are a world away from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Backlash Widens For Olympics Firm

July 16, 2012, 10:57 a.m. ET Backlash Widens For Olympics Firm By CASSELL BRYAN-LOW And ALICE SPERI LONDON—Pressure from British politicians and investors mounted on security contractor G4S GFS.LN -5.73% PLC over… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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British Parliament Investigates Olympics ‘Shambles’

British Parliament Investigates Olympics ‘Shambles’ By ALAN COWELL Published: July 17, 2012 LONDON — Organizers of the London Olympics scrambled on Tuesday to assure a skeptical nation that a drastic shortfall… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DynCorp International Awarded Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP) Task Orders Valued at up to $13.2 Million

DynCorp International Awarded Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP) Task Orders Valued at up to $13.2 Million FALLS CHURCH, Va. – (July 12, 2012) – The 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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) Review of Costs Charged to Iraq: Democracy-Building Grants Awarded to the International Republican Institute During FYs 2004-2010

Office of Inspector General UNCLASSIFIED United States Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors Office of Inspector General Office of Audits Review of Costs Charged to Iraq Democracy-Building Grants… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Statement regarding the Olympic Games Security Contract

Statement regarding the Olympic Games Security Contract G4S is totally committed to delivering a safe, secure and successful London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games The Company is entering the final stages… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Flyer – DM Letter from Mark Hamilton – G4S note to its managers

Flyer – DM Letter from Mark Hamilton – G4S note to its managers 29 June 2012 Dear Sir/Madam I am writing to convey my assurance and thanks to many of you… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Just barmy: G4S fails to recruit and train enough Olympic security so army steps in… and WE pay £15m

Just barmy: G4S fails to recruit and train enough Olympic security so army steps in… and WE pay £15m Reuters MORE than 3,500 troops were parachuted in to fix the G4S… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Send for more troops: Three extra battalions stand by in Olympic security farce

Send for more troops: Three extra battalions stand by in Olympic security farce Under pressure: G4S boss Nick Buckles could be forced out over London 2012 recruitment scandal Reuters Blundering G4S… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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