Politicians and trade unions warn event is at odds with government’s pledge to expand ‘insourcing’
Public inquiry into deadly fire triggers proposals to reform way construction materials are tested and regulated
Plan to change public procurement rules to boost local growth and job creation
Rising cost of temporary staff and increased outsourcing to the private sector weigh on health service
Award extends group’s expansion into military contracting amid rise in geopolitical tensions globally
Prospect union says proposed changes to existing £1.2bn deal threaten Britain’s nuclear deterrent
Mark Irwin announced retirement from UK contractor days before Trump’s inauguration
UK groups are under pressure to resolve overcrowding of facilities
We can draw important lessons from the UK’s varied experience
UK operator of prisons and asylum accommodation expects a combined £38mn hit in 2025
Crews transporting offenders left without security in subcontractor outage that also hit DHL
Two deals were awarded as recently as September despite outcry over Horizon scandal
Bumper profits risk fuelling government concerns over large amounts paid to private companies to handle politically sensitive issue
Home Office aims to revise terms or terminate after being ‘shocked’ by private companies’ profits
Half-year revenues rose 13% after government used outsourcer to provide additional security
National Audit Office says government faces ‘missed opportunity for greater efficiency’ in framework agreements
Case over share price drop was first of its kind in England to go to trial
Lord Hutton urges Treasury to intervene as public authorities and private sector argue over infrastructure deals
US-style securities trial over stock-price drop set to be first of its kind in England
Procurement specialists say market for ‘framework agreements’ is insufficiently regulated and raises cost to taxpayer
Surge in ‘framework agreements’ via pre-approved shortlists makes it harder for small business to compete, says FSB
Grant Shapps announces investigation into attack by ‘malign actor’ that targeted up to 270,000 military personnel records
London-listed outsourcing group expands cost-cutting programme
Damning report by MPs urges departments to ensure more ‘robust’ competition for contracts
