Serco boss quits after overcharging scandal

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Jeremy Stafford sacrificed as firm looks to rebuild its relationship with government

Serco boss Jeremy Stafford has quit following the electronic monitoring overcharging scandal that embroiled his company in a row with the government. He is the second head to roll in the company...

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