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Just a fifth of UK professionals stick to their ‘core’ office hours

With cost-saving still top of the agenda, and hiring plans remaining curtailed, new data from recruitment firm, Robert Walters, reveals how professionals are working extra hours just to keep up. The research found that only 20 per cent of professionals ...

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Fire safety protocols under pressure from hybrid working

With hybrid working becoming the new standard for UK businesses, traditional fire safety protocols are failing to address the new risks posed by flexible workplace arrangements, warns Safety Group UK. More than a quarter of UK employees have now adopted ...

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Balfour Beatty appoints new MD of its UK rail division

Richard Watts has been appointed to the role of Managing Director of Balfour Beatty’s UK Rail business. Watts, who has 20 years’ experience in the rail sector, will join the Group later this year and will take up the MD ...

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Mecsia Group expands UK technical services footprint and expertise with Ashley & McDonough Compliance Services acquisition

Technical services group, Mecsia, has acquired Ashley & McDonough, a highly reputable Northwest-based compliance, maintenance, and installation services specialist within the Social Housing and Local Authority sectors This is a strategic move that accelerates Mecsia’s national presence in the Northwest ...

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Sodexo named most trusted FM provider

Sodexo UK & Ireland has been recognised as the most trusted FM provider in the UK, according to the 2025 i-FM brands survey. The company was also voted best in class for ‘advancing the sector’, reinforcing Sodexo’s leadership in innovation, ...

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Pareto FM’s Andrew Hulbert appointed chair of IWFM

Andrew Hulbert, Founder and Vice Chair of Pareto FM has been appointed as the new Chair of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM). Hulbert has served as Deputy Chair for the past four years, and formally took over ...

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ESS ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ challenge raises £24,000 for military charities

ESS Defence, specialist provider of foodservice and FM to military establishments across the UK, has raised over £24,000 for the Army Benevolent Fund and the RAF Benevolent Fund. Team members from the company’s Wales & West Midlands region challenged themselves ...

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Arcus FM achieves record-breaking social value in 2024–25

Arcus FM showcases a year of meaningful progress in employability, community engagement and inclusive recruitment in its 2024-25 Social Value Report. This year’s impact reflects a strong commitment to supporting underrepresented groups, including care leavers, prison leavers, veterans and individuals ...

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Elior UK scores a double win at the Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards

The contract caterer has achieved a double win at The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2025 in the non-matchday mystery shopper award category, taking home gold for its work with Rangers Football Club, and bronze at Rotherham United Football Club. The independent judging, conducted by hospitality sales ...

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Churchill bolsters leadership team with director appointment

Ausra Baltrusaityte has been appointed to the role of Service Delivery Director at Churchill. A proven expert in aviation and complex service environments, Baltrusaityte brings to the business over a decade of experience managing high-performing teams, complex service delivery contracts, ...

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