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UK outsourcer secures extension for its work on heavily criticised test and trace programme
Chief of group best known for running prisons says sector is ‘facing an era of consolidation’
Research shows pandemic did not bring a ‘bonanza’ of work
Health department sought report from consultancy on options for running coronavirus programme
Evidence from around world suggests successful test-and-trace programmes possible without use of smartphones
Many companies are adapting in the fight against Covid-19; Serco’s Churchill moment
Chief describes payout as ‘important milestone’ for group close to bankruptcy six years ago
Soames hails progress after long and painful turnround
Concerns over outsourcing after previous provider G4S accused of ‘system failure’
Contractors received millions of pounds in additional fees owing to delays
Company has settled claims over contract for tagging offenders
Sanction comes after outsourcer reached settlement with SFO over electronic tagging scandal
Deferred prosecution agreement suggests SFO might be taking a different approach with G4S
Company agrees to pay £19.2m fine that brings long-running investigation to a close
Leaks, faulty toilets and cancellations force delays in rollout
Babcock offered a chance to move up to higher-margin defence engineering work
Defence contractor says the prospect of a deal has ‘no strategic merit’
Investors welcome the deal which will expand the company’s business outside the UK
The £150m relaunch of the London to Scotland service finally gets under way — despite a few teething troubles
Cabinet Office writes to more than 10,000 companies to remind them of new rules
Contractor could benefit from Brexit if government ‘needs help quickly’
Carillion collapse and troubles elsewhere thrust sector into spotlight
Company used by Whitehall to vet suppliers offers bleak assessment
Contingency plans agreed with Cabinet Office post Carillion to protect public services
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