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DynCorp set to pitch for Defence Support Group

DynCorp set to pitch for Defence Support Group US defence group DynCorp is set to enter into the UK market and is understood to be looking to acquire the Government’s military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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BBC to break ‘Taboo’ with ‘inaccurate’ portrayal of East India Company

BBC to break ‘Taboo’ with ‘inaccurate’ portrayal of East India Company Historians challenge BBC drama that will portray East India Company as a sinister multinational and spy agency An official of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Three in court following death of Jimmy Mubenga in custody

Three in court following death of Jimmy Mubenga in custody; Advance Media Information; Future News Item; City of Westminster Magistrates Court Precise Media Planner 3 April 2014, Organisation: City of Westminster… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Labour demands inquiry into Serco-run Yarl’s Wood following woman’s death

Labour demands inquiry into Serco-run Yarl’s Wood following woman’s death By Ian Dunt Monday, 31 March 2014 7:21 AM 1 The woman is understood to have died of cardiac arrest Labour… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private Security Firms Prosper as More Migrants Detained

26 March 2014 Private Security Firms Prosper as More Migrants Detained Private security contractors are managing more and more border control facilities and immigration centers. That’s a problem, claims Kristy Siegfried.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DynCorp Opens New London-Based Company

Defense News DynCorp Opens New London-Based Company Mar. 27, 2014 – 11:50AM By ANDREW CHUTER DynCorp’s bid for the UK’s Defence Support Group, which provides maintenance and repair services, is part… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ian Tyler appointed as G4S ‘minder’

March 3, 2014 5:48 pm Ian Tyler appointed as G4S ‘minder’ By Sarah Neville and Gill Plimmer ©Bloomberg Ian Tyler is appointed crown representative to G4S The government has appointed a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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MOD to name firm to run its military estate

MOD to name firm to run its military estate City AM By SUZIE NEUWIRTH 10 March 2014, THE MINISTRY of Defence (MoD) yesterday said that it is close to announcing a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Jimmy Mubenga: three G4S guards to be charged with manslaughter

Jimmy Mubenga: three G4S guards to be charged with manslaughter CPS says Stuart Tribelnig, Terry Hughes and Colin Kaler will be charged over 2010 death of Mubenga at Heathrow airport Matthew… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Why the Jimmy Mubenga trial matters. By ex-Chief Inspector of Prisons Lord Ramsbotham

Why the Jimmy Mubenga trial matters. By ex-Chief Inspector of Prisons Lord Ramsbotham David Ramsbotham 21 March 2014 Subjects: G4S: Securing whose world? The scandal of child detention in the UK… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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