THE TRUTH ABOUT: Mitie - Caught on Camera

Damning inspection uncovers ‘chaos’ inside UK’s newest prison

Opening of HMP Millsike in April 2025 was ‘chaotic’ with basic processes, such as locking doors and counting prisoners, not being followed

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Burnham urged to intervene over ‘zero-hours’ custody officers in private prison

Exclusive: Prison officers’ union strongly opposes HMP Millsike offering flexible work escorting prisoners amid staff shortages

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

Hundreds of cells empty at Britain’s new-build prison more than a year after opening

HMP Millsike near York is a new-build prison that opened last March

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Mitie agrees to £3.1bn takeover swoop by rival UK-based outsourcer

The company, which sells services like security and cleaning for the public and private sector, said it had accepted an offer from OCS Group.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

300 Asda security jobs at risk amid redundancy row with union

MORE than 300 security officer jobs at the supermarket giant Asda could be lost after they were consulted on redundancy ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13

Home Office contractor investigates claims of staff racism and hate speech

Whistleblowers from Mitie allege some employees have made offensive remarks or liked abusive social media posts

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11

Mitie Group H2 Earnings Call Highlights

Mitie Group (LON:MTO) reported double-digit growth in revenue and operating profit for the year ended March 31, 2026, as management said the facilities management company remains on track to deliver its three-year strategic plan through FY 2027. Chief Executive Officer Phil Bentley said the company

MarketBeat · Jun 4

Mitie revenues lift but Middle East conflict could drive costs higher

The company, which offers services including security and cleaning, said stronger sales were buoyed by new contracts and acquisitions.

Evening Standard · Jun 4

Security vetting stepped up after MP is given bodyguard with far-right links

Exclusive: Extra social media checks brought in amid growing threat to politicians from extremists

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25

Deportation flight to Egypt cancelled after man swallows vape battery

Mitie, which is contracted by the Home Office to manage overseas deportations, said it was investigating the incident

The Independent UK · Feb 16