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A Guardian investigation has revealed that as many as 1 in 8 workers in Britain are employed by companies ultimately controlled by private equity

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Submitted ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨Veserr@sh.itjust.works⁩ to ⁨unitedkingdom@feddit.uk⁩

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/28/nurseries-vets-and-shops-the-sectors-where-private-equity-plays-a-big-role

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  • MonsterMonster@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

    After 40+ years Thatcher’s legacy of the privatisation trend and “We’re the party of low taxes” is only now starting to have its consequences felt in the communities.

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    • spagbolioli@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

      it was her entire dogma

      the public sector was inefficient and expensive, the private sector efficient, cheap, trustworthy and reliable

      she was a fucking moron

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  • Fedegenerate@fedinsfw.app ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

    Do we treat cattle poorly?

    Fuck private equity in general. Fuck them particularly when they’re responsible for any human’s care and comfort. Just surprised to see vegan messaging leaking into daily discourse.

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    • tenebrisnox@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

      Nearly 20% cows in UK now kept in battery cages and never go outside.

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