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Olympic security chief: Contractor failed until last minute to disclose venue guard problems
Olympic security chief: Contractor failed until last minute to disclose venue guard problems By Associated Press, LONDON — Britain’s Olympic security chief says the private contractor that was unable to provide… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
New G4S allegations to be investigated
New G4S allegations to be investigated The UK Home Affairs Select Committee will conduct an inquiry into newly-emerged allegations against private security firm G4S. Sun Sep 2, 2012 5:33PM GMT The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Beyond the G4S Olympic fiasco: what now for the world’s largest security company and its critics?
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
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
More G4S private sector security staff than military soldiers for the Paralympics, says Locog
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
G4S chief executive Nick Buckles prepares to confirm Olympic loss
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
Open General Trade Control Licence (Maritime Anti-Piracy): List of companies registered to use the licence
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
G4S police outsourcing considered despite Olympic fiasco
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
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
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