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Author Archives: Sarah OBeirne

Fire safety compliance hits 14-year low

Almost half (43 per cent) of buildings in England have failed their fire safety checks on the first visit in the past year, research has revealed. The study, carried out by safety experts, Direct365, analysed the latest Home Office Fire Statistics in England to reveal why so ...

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OVG partners with ACC Liverpool to create more opportunities at M&S Bank Arena

Oak View Group (OVG), a global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services including venue development, venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales, has confirmed a new strategic partnership with ACC Liverpool, operator of the M&S Bank Arena. The partnership ...

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Director appointment at Harmony Fire

Harmony Fire has further strengthened its consultancy business with the appointment of Andrew Causton as Technical Director. The fire safety professional, with 18 years’ experience, 10 of these in high-hazard industries, joins the growing full-service life safety specialist, which in ...

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Renewed thinking

Circularity has become a core element of washroom management, with the emphasis on renewal say the experts at Kimberly-Clark Professional With rising sustainability expectations and growing legislative pressures, facilities managers are evaluating how waste is handled across their estates. Washrooms, ...

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Compass launches new sustainability strategy ‘Our Planet Promise’

Compass Group UK & Ireland has launched a new sustainability strategy designed to bring together action on climate, nature, waste and human health, creating a systems-based framework. Our Planet Promise builds on measurable progress already made across the business, including reductions in ...

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Report reveals over £3bn in business training money sits unused, with a major lack of understanding UK Skills Levy

Underutilisation of the Apprenticeship Levy saw over £3.3 billion in unused funds returned to the Treasury between 2019 and 2022. A new study launched from The Coders Guild, experts in digital skills training, reveals a critical ‘perception gap’ that is ...

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ACC Liverpool awards catering deal to Levy

Levy, a global leader in culinary experiences for events, entertainment and sports venues, has been awarded the food and beverage services contract at ACC Liverpool. Commencing on 1 April 2026, the partnership covers the venue’s convention and exhibition wings of ...

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Millars Pumps launches as exclusive UK distributor of Idroelettrica fire pumps

A new specialist company, Millars Pumps, is bringing innovative Italian engineering solutions to the UK fire protection market, as the exclusive distributor of Idroelettrica Spa fire pumps and controllers. Fire protection contractors, installers and facilities management professionals across the country ...

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Circular Economy Institute launches CEI Professional Membership

The Circular Economy Institute (CEI) has launched a new global professional membership programme to accelerate the transition from linear to circular models by equipping professionals with practical skills, recognised credentials, and peer networks that deliver measurable change. This initiative reflects ...

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Willmott Dixon Interiors in theatre refurbishment win

Horsham District Council has appointed Willmott Dixon Interiors to deliver the first major refurbishment of The Capitol theatre in more than 20 years. Work is underway to refresh key public areas, enhancing the theatre and cinema experience at one of ...

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