Security firm loses border agency contract

G4S will lose its contract for escorting detainees, both within the UK and on deportation flights, from next May, but will continue to manage immigration removal centres.

Last week, three civilian security guards employed by G4S were arrested over the death of Angolan Jimmy Mubenga while he was being deported from the UK, but the agency said its decision was made in August and had nothing to do with the incident.

David Wood, strategic director for the agency's criminality and detention group, said: "We can confirm that Reliance Security Task Management has won the tender to provide escort services both in-country and overseas."