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ISS renews contract with Australia’s New South Wales Government Department of Education

ISS has extended its long-standing partnership with the New South Wales (NSW) Government Department of Education in Australia. The renewed contract has an annual value of approximately DKK 800 million. ISS has partnered with the NSW Government since 1994. Under ...

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Mitie’s carolling ‘cobots’ spread Christmas cheer at London Bridge station

It’s not often that you see a group of singing robots on your commute but passengers at London Bridge station were treated to a one-off performance by Mitie’s “carolling cobots”, as thousands travelled home for Christmas. The sustainable cleaning cobots, ...

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Universities need to rethink change management strategy

As universities continue to seek new cost-cutting opportunities and greater efficiency, attendees at a recent Q4 virtual Higher Education seminar called for higher education leaders to start 2026 by rethinking their change management strategy for transitioning away from private faculty ...

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BCC calls for higher standards of cleaning in public spaces to help protect against flu

With the NHS on high alert as flu continues to circulate through the UK, the British Cleaning Council (BCC) has published a framework document with systematic guidance about how to develop cleaning and hygiene policies for public spaces, which builds ...

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JLL’s Global Real Estate Outlook 2026 report predicts positive outlook for next year

Despite a challenging period, the outlook for global commercial real estate for 2026 is more positive, finds JLL’s the “Global Real Estate Outlook 2026” report, but it adds that occupiers and investors must strategically adapt to evolving demands and intensifying ...

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Jaguar appointed by MAPP to deliver M&E services at 45 Gresham Street in the City of London

Jaguar Building Services has been awarded the Mechanical & Electrical maintenance contract for 45 Gresham Street in the City of London, by property and asset management company MAPP. Located just moments from St Paul’s Cathedral, 45 Gresham Street offers 165,000 ...

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BaxterStorey achieves Gold Standard Accreditation for excellence in workplace learning

Hospitality business BaxterStorey has achieved Gold Standard Accreditation from the Learning Performance Institute (LPI), recognising excellence in workplace learning strategy, delivery, and impact. The accreditation follows a rigorous assessment across six modules, measuring areas such as strategic alignment, learner experience, ...

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New sales director announced at phs Compliance

FM and compliance services provider phs Compliance has appointed a new sales director as the company continues to grow across the UK. Gary Crockett has joined the team at phs Compliance, based in Warrington, to lead its nationwide sales force. ...

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Mitie acquires Forest Group Holdings to add specialist engineering capabilities in commercial refrigeration

Mitie Group has acquired Forest Group Holdings, a specialist engineering business delivering critical refrigeration maintenance services, for a maximum cash consideration of £7m (comprising an initial payment of £4.5m and deferred payments of up to £2.5m over three years, linked ...

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Mental health conditions remain the primary driver of work-related ill health reveals HSE annual statistics

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries for 2024/25 show that an estimated 1.9 million workers suffered from work-related ill health during 2024/25, which continue to be higher than pre-pandemic levels recorded ...

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