UK Public Spending Spurs Concerns Over Private Equity Influence

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£1 in every £11 spent on UK contractors goes to private equity firms.
Government expenditure on private equity-run companies reached £24.4 billion last year.
Concerns raised about financial fragility and cost-cutting practices of private equity-backed firms.
Private equity interests may conflict with public service objectives.

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‘Financial pandemic’: £1 in every £11 spent on UK public contractors goes to private equityThe Guardian · 23 days ago

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£1 in every £11 spent on UK contractors goes to private equity firms.
Government expenditure on private equity-run companies reached £24.4 billion last year.
Concerns raised about financial fragility and cost-cutting practices of private equity-backed firms.
Private equity interests may conflict with public service objectives.

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