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Jobcentres to face ‘perfect storm for chaos’ as security guards walk out

JOBCENTRES will face a “perfect storm for chaos” next week as security guards walk out in a long-running dispute over pay amid the early release of prisoners.

More than 1,500 guards are due to walk out from August 27.

G4S receives £250 million from Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) contracts for security roles.

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