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Security firm linked to ICE crackdown in US reports UK revenue slump after asylum centre contract ends

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Management Training Corporation (MTC), a private security firm linked to US immigration enforcement under Donald Trump, reported a drop in UK revenue after losing its contract at the Manston asylum centre in Kent. Revenue fell from £28.4 million to £17.6 million in 2025 following the contract's end in September. However, MTC could still earn up to £500 million managing the same site until 2036. The Manston centre has faced significant criticism for its conditions.

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Revenue slump from £28.4m to £17.6m

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MTC's UK revenue fell from £28.4 million to £17.6 million in 2025.

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MTC provided security at the Manston asylum centre in Kent.

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  • Revenue slump from £28.4m to £17.6m
  • Potential £500m contract if extended to 2036

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<p>MTC provided security at heavily criticised Manston centre in Kent and could now make £500m managing the site</p><p>A private security company <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/29/australia-immigration-detention-company-involved-trump-ice-migrant-crackdown">linked to Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown</a> reported a slump in UK revenues after losing an asylum…

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MTC provided security at the Manston asylum centre in Kent.

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MTC is linked to Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in the US.

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The Manston site was heavily criticised.

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MTC could make £500 million managing the Manston facility until 2036.

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MTC's UK revenue fell from £28.4 million to £17.6 million in 2025.

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