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2003 report
Privatisation: a troubling legacy
Ken Jones; Fran Bennett
UK Coalition Against Poverty

Privatisation in the UK has left a troubling legacy. Multinational corporations now control many basic services, often requiring complex regulation to protect service provision. Workforces are often reduced. Many low-paid workers in privatised sectors, particularly women, earn less and have less job security. The sale of public housing has contributed to homelessness and housing difficulties for low-income and other vulnerable groups.

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Progress and setbacks by key indicators see references
Stagnant  Undernourishment Stagnant  Population with access to improved water sources
Stagnant  Primary school enrolment rate Stagnant  Tuberculosis
Slight progress  Secondary school enrolment rate Stagnant  People living with HIV/AIDS
Significant progress  Tertiary school enrolment rate Stagnant  Infant mortality
Significant progress  Internet users Slight progress  Under-5 mortality
Significant progress  Personal computers Stagnant  Contraceptive use among currently in-union women aged 15-49
Slight progress  Telephone mainlines Slight progress  Net primary enrolment ratio gap
Significant progress  Scientists and engineers in research and development Stagnant  Net secondary enrolment ratio gap
Significant regression  Information and communication technology expenditure Significant progress  gross tertiary enrolment ratio gap
Stagnant  Research and development expenditure Slight progress  Activity rate gap
Slight progress  Public health expenditure Significant progress  Women in decision-making positions in government at ministerial level
Stagnant  Public education expenditure Significant progress  Seats in parliament held by women
Stagnant  Military expenditure  

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Signatures and ratifications by United Kingdom
Human Rights International Treaties Total 9 ; signed 8 ; ratified 8 .
Treaties mentioned in the Millennium Declaration Total 10 ; signed 8 ; ratified 7 .
61019000 Population
242910 SQ KM
Capital: London
Currency: Pound sterling
Language: English
BASIC CAPABILITIES INDEX   see references
98.8
GENDER EQUITY INDEX   see references
75
THE PRESENT SITUATION   see references
Food security   Countries in better situation
Education   Countries in better situation
Information, science and technology   Countries in better situation
Public expenditure   Countries above average
Environment   Countries in better situation
Health   Countries in better situation
Women’s reproductive health   Countries in better situation
Gender and education   Countries in better situation
Gender gap in economic activity and earned income   Countries in better situation
Women’s empowerment   Countries above average
PROGRESS AND REGRESSION IN FOCUS   see references
Food security   Stagnant
Education   Slight progress
Information, science and technology   Significant progress
Public expenditure   Stagnant
Environment   Stagnant
Health   Stagnant
Gender and education   Slight progress
Gender gap in economic activity and earned income   Slight progress
Women’s empowerment   Significant progress
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