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We Own It
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We Own It is an organisation that campaigns against privatisation of public services. It is not connected to any political party.
Care homes receive hundreds of complaints
Tax haven-owned care homes operating in Scotland have had hundreds of complaints upheld by inspectors in recent years, The Ferret can reveal.
‘Profiting from pain’: Staffing agencies made millions from the NHS
Private firms supplying medical staff to NHS Scotland have made millions of pounds of profit and paid some directors up to £800,000.
Scottish Government ‘committed’ to resisting NHS privatisation after public letter
The Scottish Government said it is committed to resisting NHS privatisation after a Ferret investigation led to 1,000 people signing a letter to the health minister.
Private health firms charging Scots hundreds for GP appointments
Private health firms have financial links to politicians, been accused of mistreating staff and patients, and are charging up to £250 for GP appointments.
Mears CEO pay rises to over £800,000, while care workers earn £9.50 an hour
The chief executive officer of Mears Group – which delivers UK Government contacts including providing asylum accommodation in Scotland for the Home Office – took home £838,000 including bonuses last year.
More than £1bn awarded to private firms by councils
Scottish councils have awarded contracts worth more than £1bn to private companies since 2015, The Ferret can reveal.
Scottish Water raised ‘deep concern’ about cutting price rise, despite sewage overflows
Scottish Water agreed to keep prices in line with inflation as requested by the Scottish Government. But said this may impact its ability to meet agreed targets.
‘Affront to democracy’: campaigners warn college privatisation sets ‘dangerous’ precedent
Unions have warned the privatisation of Shetland college could set a dangerous precedent and see other Scottish colleges move out of public ownership.
‘Astonishing’ pandemic parking bill at three PFI hospitals tops £5.6m
PFI firms are charging the Scottish Government more than half a million pounds a month for free car parking at three Scottish hospitals.
