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OCS appoints sustainability director 

Simon Humphrey has been appointed Sustainability Director for OCS UK & Ireland. Humphrey brings to the role over two decades of experience in sustainability strategy, ESG reporting, and stakeholder engagement, and will lead the UK and Ireland sustainability function as ...

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No wasted spaces

Stefania Vatidis, Growth Marketing Manager at dynamic workplace solutions provider HubStar explains why underused offices are an environmental problem – and how data can fix it Discussions about office sustainability tend to focus on solutions such as green building certifications, ...

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Employers urged to reboot workplace morale through volunteering

A nationwide initiative to boost flagging morale in UK workplaces while building resilience in our communities has launched with a call for employers to step up their employee volunteering efforts. The 100 Million Hour Movement, spearheaded by Royal Voluntary Service, ...

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HEWN Flexible Workspace Returns Index launches across the UK’s big six cities

Specialist flexible workspace consultancy, HEWN, has launched the UK’s first comprehensive regional flexible workspace index, expanding beyond London to provide a clear, data-led view of performance across the UK’s Big Six cities – Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester. The ...

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First acquisition for Ranger Fire and Security in the South East

Ranger Fire and Security has acquired London-based fire and safety-security solutions provider, Fidelity Integrated systems, marking the company’s first acquisition in the South East. Based in Orpington, Fidelity offers customers a range of services including access control, CCTV, intruder alarms ...

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Veolia launches next-generation integrated offering for data centres

Veolia has launched a new global offering to “revolutionise” the future of the data centre industry. Data Center Resource 360 has been designed to address the critical environmental and operational challenges facing the rapidly expanding digital infrastructure sector, while supporting the ...

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Makita launches limited-time XGT® battery redemption

Makita has introduced a new redemption offer on XGT® machines, batteries, chargers, torches and power source kits. Between 1st March and the 30th of September 2026, customers can claim a free BL4040F battery for every £390 (excluding VAT) spent on ...

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‘Workplace Connect’ event reveals shift to three core priorities for workplace strategies

HubStar, an industry leader in dynamic workplace management technology, recently hosted the latest quarterly ‘Workplace Connect’ event in London. It brought together senior workplace leaders for in-depth discussions on the challenges, priorities and opportunities shaping the modern workplace. The attendees ...

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The evolution of cleaning

Kevin Muckle, Head of Soft Facilities Management for Sodexo UK & Ireland on how cleaning has evolved from a traditional, manual task into a technology led, data informed and experience-centred profession According to the British Cleaning Council (2024), the cleaning, ...

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Trade body warns UK ‘importing energy it doesn’t need’ due to industrial heat loss

The UK is missing a major opportunity to cut emissions and reduce reliance on energy imports by failing to tackle industrial heat loss, according to a new white paper published by the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA). At a time ...

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