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APPG report on Covid-19 pandemic calls for the introduction of cleaning standards

A new report by MPs into the role of cleaning and hygiene during the Covid-19 pandemic has called for the introduction of minimum standards for hand and other hygiene infrastructure and cleaning of venues to help make sure the nation ...

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New dates announced for postponed APPG inquiry into cleaning and hygiene during Covid-19

The remaining two sessions of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Cleaning and Hygiene Industry inquiry into the role of cleaning and hygiene during the Covid-19 pandemic will take place on 11 October and 18 October.  The APPG inquiry, entitled ...

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APPG inquiry into cleaning and hygiene during Covid-19 postponed  

The remaining two sessions of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Cleaning and Hygiene Industry inquiry into the role of cleaning and hygiene during the Covid-19 pandemic have been postponed following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. ...

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Industry stakeholders invited to watch APPG inquiry into cleaning during Covid-19 pandemic

Interested members of the cleaning and hygiene industry are being invited to watch an upcoming inquiry by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Cleaning and Hygiene Industry. MPs will next week begin the much-needed review of the role of ...

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MPs to commence inquiry into cleaning and hygiene during Covid

On September 6th, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Cleaning and Hygiene Industry will commence the much-needed review, entitled ‘Embedding Effective Hygiene for a Resilient UK’, with the aim of producing a report with policy recommendations which will feed ...

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RoSPA recognises Sodexo Healthcare’s head of health, safety and risk as Covid Workplace Champion

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has selected Sodexo’s April Harvey, Head of Health, Safety and Risk for its Healthcare business, as a Covid Workplace Champion for her work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. At the end of ...

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Ethical sourcing

Jessica McGoverne, Director of Policy and Corporate Affairs, Sedex the membership organisation that provides advice for companies on managing and improving working conditions in global supply chains, explains how businesses can operate ethically and source responsibly With the COVID-19 pandemic ...

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A third of employers plan to scrap self-isolation for workers

New research by HR software provider CIPHR suggests that many British employers won’t require staff who test positive for Covid-19 to self-isolate at home once any remaining legal restrictions are lifted. The poll of 250 business owners, CEOs and senior managers ...

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Mitie Group reports positive third quarter performance

Mitie Group performed strongly for the three-month period ended 31 December, with revenue including share of joint ventures and associates of £1,008m, 51 per cent ahead of the same period last year. This growth reflects new contract revenue and increased ...

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NHSPS delivers £53m in cost efficiencies for the NHS during pandemic

NHS Property Services (NHSPS)’s annual report has revealed that during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic it generated £53 million in cost efficiencies for the health service. Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, NHSPS – which owns and ...

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