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Capita will not stop until civil service failures fixed, boss tells MPs

UK · 2026-07-08

Key takeaway

Capita CEO tells MPs the company won't stop until civil service failures are fixed, amid concerns it treats the Government as a cash cow.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerCapita CEO's admission to MPs triggers political and regulatory scrutiny of its government contracts.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe UK Government reviews contract terms, potentially renegotiating pricing, imposing penalties, or delaying payments to Capita.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onCapita, facing cash flow pressure, delays payments to its SME subcontractors and reduces procurement volumes.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youSME subcontractors experience working capital strain, reduced revenue, and potential insolvency risk.

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Source: The Independent Business

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