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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Faye Szpytma joined Sodexo as a chef apprentice at Colchester Garrison in 2023 and has quickly become one of Sodexo’s brightest rising stars. Today, she stands as a powerful example of how passion, opportunity and the right support can unlock ...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has significantly updated its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework whilst launching a new member app to help members keep up to date with their CPD and professional status. The new CPD framework centres ...