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HTL sector makes progress on gender diversity but faces setback on ethnic representation

The latest WIHTL & Diversity in Retail (DiR) annual report, launched at last week’s WIHTL & DiR Inclusion Summit, shows continued progress on gender representation across the Hospitality, Travel and Leisure (HTL) sector – but also warns of a decline ...

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Majority of businesses concerned about increase in costs to finance the net zero transition

Businesses are facing a wave of new costs to help finance the clean power transition, with a huge number of organisations concerned about the impact on confidence and competitiveness, according to the latest Business Energy Tracker from npower Business Solutions ...

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An evening with a Twist

Join Zip Water on Thursday 23rd October at 6:00pm for the exclusive launch of its new flavoured, filtered and fully customisable water dispenser, Twist – designed with forward-thinking workplaces in mind. Come along to Zip Water’s Hydration showroom in Clerkenwell, ...

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IoH survey findings confirm DEIB priority for hospitality businesses

Professional body for the hospitality industry, the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), has released the findings of its recent Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Survey to coincide with Black History Month (1-31 October 2025). Earlier this year, the IoH invited ...

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Levy appoints Richard Thompson as Chair

Levy UK + Ireland, the sports and entertainment hospitality arm of food services business, Compass Group, has appointed Richard Thompson as its Chair. This is a newly created role solidifying Levy’s leadership structure to accelerate its strategy for significant growth, including ...

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Firefighting culture, broken systems and vanishing staff: New research highlights challenges for UK FM sector

The UK’s £52.5 billion Facilities Management (FM) industry is under pressure from system chaos, skills shortages and client pressure for quality, according to new research launched today by FM technology specialists, askporter. The study, The State of UK Facilities Management, ...

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Lovat’s to deliver the Commercial Heating Framework for Fife Council

Scottish building services company, Lovat’s Group has been appointed to deliver the Commercial Heating Framework for Fife Council. The contract award, which  covers an initial five-year term, with the option to extend for a further three years, has an estimated ...

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RICS publishes new insight paper on flooding and property

A landmark practice information paper, Flooding and its implications for property professionals, providing the profession with a comprehensive overview of the growing challenges and responsibilities associated with flood risk across the UK has been published today by the Royal Institution ...

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Sam White to join Mitie as MD of Technical Services

Mitie has appointed Sam White as its new Managing Director of Technical Services. He will assume his new role on 1 December 2025 and take a seat on Mitie’s Group Executive. White brings over 25 years’ experience in complex engineering ...

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FDM and FPA announce new training centre to advance fire safety standards

FDM – Training & Development (FDM) has partnered with The Fire Protection Association (FPA) to launch a state-of-the-art training centre in Oxford, opening on 1 January 2026. The facility will deliver four specialist FDM courses and qualifications, expanding development opportunities ...

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