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Inspectors found chaos in which ‘zombie’ inmates high on drugs flouted authority
JD Wetherspoon issues warning and G4S hit as tight labour market bites
UK security group says it is already providing the service to a Europe-based exchange
Penal reformers praise his record and blame ministers for exacerbating problems in England and Wales
Contractors face scrutiny but inspector also finds grim conditions at public facilities
Watchdog has new-found zeal — for naming and fining audit partners
Government move comes amid controversy over outsourcing of public services
Security services group remains confident new contracts will anchor full-year results
Experts say focus on contract wins and acquisitions provided ‘illusion of growth’
Reassuring results from the security company greeted with another share price drop
Competition helps improve jail standards but early advantages start to fade
Contracting out public services works better in some sectors than in others
Micro Focus also stands out as software maker delivers weaker guidance
Group chief ‘ashamed’ when he saw undercover footage of staff abusing detainees
Security employees filmed by BBC allegedly assaulting detainees at Gatwick removal centre
Outsourcer’s shares have almost doubled since 2016 to touch a 10-year high
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