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Robert Scott introduces industry-first biodegradable socket mop technology

Robert Scott has become the first company in the UK cleaning sector to incorporate a biodegradable plastic additive into its mop socket design. This innovation means that Exel® sockets are designed to biodegrade in managed landfill environments, eliminating the environmental ...

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FM programme supports people into work at hospitals across the country

Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Skills and Early Careers Team have been working alongside its healthcare sector, Medirest and partnering with training provider, GLP Training and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Together they have created a facilities management ...

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Hospitality leaders warn Government policy is ‘hollowing out’ the UK’s most socially productive sector

“Government policy is ‘hollowing out’ the UK’s most socially productive sector” – with hospitality leaders warning the industry is being ‘”taxed out of existence”. That was the stark message from Kate Nicholls, Chair of UKHospitality, speaking at Arena Networking’s flagship ...

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Steven Snowdon promoted to culinary director at Lexington Catering

Business and industry (B&I) contract caterer, Lexington Catering, has strengthened its senior culinary leadership team having promoted Steven Snowdon to the role of Culinary Director. In his new role, Snowdon will lead culinary strategy across Lexington, ensuring teams are equipped ...

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Over half of FM teams have reported understaffing 

According to a recent survey by SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance, over half (51 per cent) of organisations reported a shortage of FM staff, reinforcing that resourcing constraints continue to be a defining challenge for the sector. Alongside ...

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FM’s role in addressing mental ill health within the workplace

Mental Health UK’s Burnout Report revealed 91 per cent of workers report high or extreme levels of pressure or stress, with one in five needing to take time off in the last year. Mental Health Awareness Week takes place 11 ...

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Complii grows Lifts and Escalators division with acquisition of The Escalator Company

Complii, one of the UK’s leading providers of building safety and regulatory compliance services, has acquired The Escalator Company, a specialist in escalator and travelator servicing, maintenance, refurbishment and installation. Based in Rochester, Kent, The Escalator Company brings over two ...

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CIBSE announces transformational £1.2m donation for The Manly Trust Skills Hub at its redeveloped HQ

CIBSE has announced a landmark donation of £1.2 million from The Manly Trust to support the development of its new Skills Hub at its headquarters in central London, UK, now officially named The Manly Trust Skills Hub. This is the ...

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Elior at Work appointed catering and hospitality partner at Paisley Town Hall

Elior at Work, regional B&I catering brand of Elior UK, has secured a five-year catering and hospitality contract at Paisley Town Hall in Scotland. The contract, valued at approximately £4 million will see Elior at Work deliver bars, hospitality and ...

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JPC by Samsic launches new website

London concierge cleaning specialist unveils digital platform reflecting the landmark buildings it supports across the capital. JPC by Samsic, London’s premium concierge-led cleaning provider, has launched a fully redesigned website at jpcbysamsic.uk, creating a digital platform that reflects the scale ...

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