Wates Group has introduced an enhancement to its paternity leave policy, increasing fully paid paternity leave from eight weeks to 12 weeks. Reinforcing its commitment to supporting employees and their families, employees can take this leave anytime within the first ...

Specialist security and protection services business, Orbis Protect, has completed the strategic acquisition of CCTV and security services specialist, Optosafe Ireland Limited, to expand its service offering to customers in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Europe. By joining the ...

ABM, a leading facility and aviation services provider, has taken significant steps to strengthen and integrate its team with a new HQ and the appointment of a technical solutions lead. The moves are the latest in a variety of strategic ...

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has launched a mini-manifesto which sets out the cleaning, hygiene and waste industry’s priorities to help create a resilient UK and the areas where it is seeking the next Government’s support to achieve this. The ...

Bellrock, in partnership with Metcor Environmental, has launched the Bellrock/ Metcor Charity Challenge 2024, an initiative which aims to raise thousands of pounds for Centrepoint, a leading charity dedicated to helping homeless youth. The campaign will run from July to ...

Livery company the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers has commenced its search for the next winner of its coveted annual FM award. This Award recognises a future leader in FM, rewarding a talented early-career professional with a unique personal development opportunity ...

Mitie has been awarded a new £297 million contract with the Department for Transport (DfT) for seven years, following a competitive procurement process. The contract award, builds on its existing 12-year relationship with DfT, and will see Mitie continuing to ...

Nationwide facilities mangement company, Atlas, has won a contract to provide cleaning and support services to property asset management specialists, EPAM. The contract covers 27 commercial sites, with 17 in London, and includes daily cleaning, window cleaning, specialist periodic cleaning ...

Mark Whittaker CIWFM, is to serve a fourth year as Chair of the IWFM following a decision by the Board to extend his tenure by a further year. The appointment announced alongside details of the 2024 AGM, follow a 2023 ...

The finalists for this year’s British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) annual awards have been revealed after the organisation was inundated with an unprecedented 50 per cent increase in the number of entries. This year’s awards, which are being held ...