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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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Cleaning and Hygiene industry leaders meet to discuss plans to ensure the sector’s voice is heard by Government

Key figures from across the cleaning and hygiene industry have held a high-level meeting in London to discuss working together on a strategy for the sector to achieve improved Government recognition. The British Cleaning Council (BCC) invited a number of ...

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BCC urges industry to help stamp out modern slavery

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) is calling on member associations and organisations across the cleaning, hygiene and FM sector to take action on modern slavery. Modern slavery occurs where someone is forced into working in conditions where they are exploited ...

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BCC says better-targeted cleaning needed to reinforce new handwashing standards 

Building on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Handwashing Standards, which are being published today to coincide with Global Handwashing Day (15 October), industry experts are calling for clear and effective cleaning standards to be introduced across workplaces and public ...

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BICSc Awards 2025 winners announced

The winners of this year’s prestigious BICSc (British Institute of Cleaning Science) Awards have been announced at a glittering ceremony held at Whittlebury Hall & Spa in Northamptonshire. The annual awards shine a spotlight on the global cleaning community toasting ...

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2Pure Products launches revolutionary OdorBac Toilet & Scale

“Whether you’re managing daily hygiene or tackling scale build-up in heavy-use areas, OdorBac Toilet & Scale offers professional-grade cleaning with none of the risk.” 2Pure Products has launched revolutionary dual-purpose OdorBac Toilet & Scale, designed to make sanitary facilities cleaner ...

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Sybron to open Midlands distribution centre

Sybron, a leading supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products to some of the largest names in UK hospitality, is expanding operations with the opening of a second distribution centre in Stafford in the heart of the Midlands. After many ...

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Future of cleaning initiative highlights need for user engagement and change management approach

The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) and the Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA) groundbreaking project aimed at exploring the future of cleaning has demonstrated role of operatives in adopting new cleaning initiatives. In 2024, BICSc and CSSA embarked ...

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Grief Encounter receives £10,000 donation from the CHSA

Following its Charity Gala ball, held in May this year, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has donated £10,000 to charity, Grief Encounter. Nominated as the CHSA’s charity in 2019, the total sum raised for Grief Encounter, including this ...

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Mitie rolls out largest fleet of automated cobots at Europe’s largest airport 

Facilities Transformation leader Mitie has rolled out 32 automated cobots at Europe’s largest airport. With a record-breaking 84 million travellers expected to pass through Heathrow this year, passengers will get a glimpse of the future when they next travel through ...

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