UK & Ireland

Tackling Food Insecurity for Two Decades

Sodexo’s global employee-led Stop Hunger Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary in style at Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club’s AmericanRead More »

Waste Partnership Achieves Carbon Savings for J D Wetherspoon

J D Wetherspoon is working with Veolia to accelerate progress towards net zero targets in the hospitality sector. The popularRead More »

Serco Awarded £1bn UK Maritime Services Contracts

Serco has been awarded three contracts with a combined value of over £1bn by the UK Ministry of Defence toRead More »

Case Study: Managing Video Content at New BetFred HQ

Online betting giant BetFred has come a long way since its 1967 inception. Founded by CEO Fred Done in aRead More »

Education Charity Reduces Carbon Footprint with Solar

The Eden Project, an educational charity, world-class garden and global leader in sustainability and environmental storytelling, has launched a newRead More »

Elior at Work Launches in UK

Elior UK has unveiled its new nationwide workplace catering brand, Elior at Work. Introduced after extensive market research, the brandRead More »

EMCOR UK Wins Third Consecutive RoSPA Award

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has selected EMCOR UK as the winner of its 2025 FacilitiesRead More »

Kirklees Council Expands Totalmobile Partnership

Kirklees Council has extended a longstanding partnership with field service technology provider Totalmobile as it implements a new digital transformationRead More »

South Western Railway Maintenance Services Contract

South Western Railway (SWR) has selected Mitie to deliver a three-year maintenance services contract with the option to extend forRead More »

Mission-critical Control Room Installations

Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) have partnered with high-performance IT solutions provider Bedroq to complete control room installations for a UKRead More »

Let’s Recycle ‘Food Waste Initiative of the Year’

Compass Group business ESS and community sharing app Olio have received an award in the ‘Food Waste Initiative of theRead More »

Collection Crew of the Year

Veolia Westminster’s nights recycling team took home the Collection Crew of the Year award at this year’s Awards for ExcellenceRead More »

Playing it Safe

Sodexo UK & Ireland has been recognised with four RoSPA President’s Awards out of a total tally of seven goldRead More »

Letters: Long-term Ambition Needs Funding

Dr David Crosthwaite, BCIS chief economist, takes aim at a recent analysis of the potential impact of the Planning andRead More »

Serco Selected for BBC Audience Services Contract

Serco has been appointed to provide audience services to the BBC under a new contract with a minimum term ofRead More »

Cleaning Academy Opens in Category C UK Prison

A new training academy at HM Prison Wealstun (HMP Wealstun) in Yorkshire aims to rehabilitate offenders by offering a routeRead More »

Celebrating Forces Families

Compass Group has been honoured with a ‘Business Award’ at the fourth annual Celebrating Forces Families Awards which celebrate theRead More »

Sodexo Retains HMP Forest Bank Contract

The UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has re-awarded the management contract for HMP Forest Bank in Salford, Greater Manchester toRead More »

Johnson Controls Celebrates First 140 Years

Johnson Controls is celebrating 140 years of achievements and industry-firsts. Founded in 1885, the company claims credit for its contributionsRead More »

Comment: Bank of England Money and Credit Report

Propertymark CEO Nathan Emerson responds to the March 2025 Money and Credit Report from the Bank of England. Money andRead More »

Green Loan for Eco-friendly UK Industrial Development

Land promoter, developer and property investor Pigeon has secured a multi-million-pound green loan from Virgin Money to fund a newRead More »

Burges Salmon Strengthens Corporate Real Estate Team

Leading corporate and M&A lawyer Jonathan Cantor has joined Burges Salmon's London office strengthening the firm’s corporate real estate team.

Elevating Workspaces with Sliding Doors

The use of functional and aesthetic sliding door features can transform modern office environments whilst leaving a lasting impact onRead More »

Charity Awards Multi-site FM Contract

Age UK West Sussex Brighton & Hove has selected Sussex Facilities Management (SFM) for an integrated facility services contract atRead More »

Polyteck to Deliver M&E Services at SharkNinja’s EMEA Headquarters

Polyteck has been awarded a one-year mechanical and electrical (M&E) services contract at SharkNinja’s new EMEA headquarters. SharkNinja – globalRead More »

Rent or Lease Vacant Property Through the Royal Greenwich Landlord Scheme

Private landlords are being urged to let or lease their properties to the Royal Borough of Greenwich to help residentsRead More »

BCC Encouraged by Government Recognition of ‘Vital’ Role of Cleaning Sector

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) is welcoming the response of the Labour government to a campaign to put cleaning andRead More »

Bletchley Park Invites Bids for Essential Mechanical Infrastructure Work

The Bletchley Park museum and heritage attraction in Milton Keynes is inviting bids for the decommissioning and replacement of itsRead More »

Bidvest Noonan Re-awarded Integrated Services Contract by DLR Operator

Bidvest Noonan has successfully retained its contract with Keolis Amey Docklands (KAD), the operator of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR)Read More »

WSH Calls on Caterers to Source Higher Welfare Milk

Hospitality business WSH has committed to sourcing 100 per cent RSPCA Assured milk in the UK by the end ofRead More »

Veolia Celebrates National Careers Week

Newhaven and Marchwood Energy Recovery Facility teams collaborate to inspire students through Insight Days.

Bank of England Awards Third Ever Manned Guarding Contract

The Bank of England has selected Amulet to deliver manned guarding services at its Threadneedle Street headquarters in the CityRead More »

QEII Centre Renews Levy UK + Ireland Catering Contract

Michelin-Starred chef to Support QEII Centre in-house catering team.

Delivering 40 Years of Engineering Consultancy in Scotland

One of Scotland’s largest independent engineering consultancy firms is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Established in 1985 by Willard Dougall andRead More »

Serco to Continue to Support RAF Air Cadets Glider Fleet

Serco has been awarded two contracts as it continues to support the Royal Air Force’s Air Cadet glider fleet. UnderRead More »

OCS Appoints Managing Director of Public Sector FM

OCS has appointed Bob Taylor as Managing Director of Public Sector FM. Taylor brings over 30 years’ experience the the facilitiesRead More »

ABM to Deliver IFM Services at Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport has selected ABM to deliver integrated facilities management (IFM) services across its estate for three-year contract. The contractRead More »

Helping Prison Leavers Find Pathways to Employment

An innovative project is providing skills-based training to prisoners ahead of their release to support future roles in the constructionRead More »

ASSA ABLOY Strengthens Commitment to Young Enterprise NI

The Door Group at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions sponsored the recent Young Enterprise Northern Ireland Blast Off Programme awards whichRead More »

Evolution Opens New UK Headquarters

Integrated fire and security systems business Evolution has inaugurated its flagship headquarters location in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The state-of-the-art facility locatedRead More »

British Safety Industry Federation CEO Recognised with Lifetime Achievement Award

Alan Murray, Chief Executive Officer of The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at theRead More »

Powering Up a Hazardous Waste Facility in North East England

Veolia has started operation of a new 25,000 tonnes per annum Hazardous Waste Transfer Station in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Designed to serveRead More »

Funding from Mayor of London to Cut School Energy Bills and Reduce Emissions

Climate-conscious Haringey schools will receive vital funding to cut their utility bills and improve energy efficiency. The Brook Special PrimaryRead More »

Fire Safety in Healthcare: Why Prevention is Better than Cure

Despite patient health and wellbeing always being prioritised in healthcare facilities, fire safety rarely receives as much attention. Alex Airnes,Read More »

Gleeds to Manage £1 Billion Airedale General Hospital Redevelopment

Gleeds has been appointed as project manager for the billion-pound redevelopment of Airedale General Hospital in Keighley, West Yorkshire onRead More »

How Smarter Washroom Controls Deliver Immediate Savings

As businesses in the UK prepare for significant hikes to their water bills, Cistermiser is urging facilities managers and buildingRead More »

‘Better Places; Thriving Communities’ Mitie Affirms Commitment to Social Inclusion

Mitie is reinforcing its commitment to creating better places for people and communities with new brand messaging. The FM servicesRead More »

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead to Transform Industrial Unit into Temporary Housing

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) has selected The Momentum Group to deliver a £1.7 million refurbishment projectRead More »

Electrical Training Bodies Welcome Changes to Scotting Apprenticeships Funding but Demand Accountability

SELECT and the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) have given their in-principle approval to new Scottish Government proposals toRead More »

Cleanology in Futuristic Rebrand

UK office and commercial cleaning company Cleanology has rebranded in a bold and exciting live launch marked by the projectionRead More »

Eurest Partners with BOSH! Smokehouse Founders on Plant-based Menu

Compass Group business Eurest has partnered with renowned cooks, authors and creators of BOSH!, the biggest plant-based online channel inRead More »

Royal College of Physicians Extends Catering Contract

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has extended the catering contract it awarded to Compass Group business Company of CooksRead More »

Rentokil Pest Control ‘I Scream Van’ Delights Londoners

Rentokil Pest Control kicked off its 100th anniversary on 7th April with a bang (or, perhaps more accurately, a buzz) byRead More »

The Challenge of Tackling Pests in Hospitals

The trade body for Britain’s pest control industry says tackling issues with vermin in hospitals will become a greater challenge,Read More »

Comment: Sidestepping Trump’s Tariffs

Chief BCIS economist Dr David Crosthwaite considers the Trump administration’s new “reciprocal” tariffs regime and finds the UK may benefitRead More »

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Supports Social Supermarket

Sodexo’s Stop Hunger Foundation has provided vital funding to SE Kitchen (part of Social Enterprise Kent) to support in theRead More »

BCC Welcomes IWSA as Member

The British Cleaning Council has voted unanimously to accept the Independent Washroom Services Association (IWSA) as its 22nd member organisation.Read More »

ISS UK&I Announces Senior Appointment

ISS UK & Ireland has appointed Colin Hamilton to the newly-created role of Managing Director, Capital Projects. The new positionRead More »

BaxterStorey Enhances Nutrition Credentials

Hospitality business BaxterStorey has become the first foodservice company in the UK to provide accredited nutrition training to all teamRead More »

Renewal of Chiltern Railways Security Contract

British train operator Chiltern Railways has extended its security contract with Amulet by a further three years with the optionRead More »

Elior UK Appoints Food Development Director

Elior UK has named Mark Webber as food development director. Webber will spearhead the introduction of innovative food strategies andRead More »

Going for Growth

Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Corporate Services and Energy & Resources business has appointed Laura Walker as growth director.​Walker brings overRead More »

Simplifying FM Compliance

Q3 has launched FM On Demand, a subscription-based service designed to simplify compliance, risk management and operations for growing businesses.Read More »

Propertymark Comments on Heat in Buildings Bill (Scotland)

Propertymark Head of Policy and Campaigns Timothy Douglas comments on proposed revisions to the Heat in Buildings Bill (Scotland). OnRead More »

Eurest and 14forty Unveil New Workplace Hospitality and Deli Offerings

Compass Group workplace caterer Eurest and its integrated facilities management (IFM) services provider 14forty have launched hospitality brands “Table” andRead More »

Letting Off Energy

Veolia has helped Greenyard Frozen UK, one of the world’s largest suppliers of fresh, frozen and prepared fruit and vegetables,Read More »

Security Industry Welcomes Martyn’s Law Receiving Royal Assent

Senior representatives of the UK’s security industry have welcomed the news that ‘Martyn’s Law’, The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) ActRead More »

Attracting Future Engineering Talent

ABM has launched its seventh annual student STEM programme in partnership with Facilitate Now! The initiative will provide 120 students withRead More »

Kildare Village Cleaning Contract

Luxury shopping destination Kildare Village has appointed Bidvest Noonan as cleaning contractor. Part of the The Bicester Collection, Kildare VillageRead More »

Ashford and St Peter Again Rated ‘Best’ for Staff Catering

The catering team at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) in Surrey has been rated best inRead More »

Connecting Children with Nature

Veolia Orchard has enriched playgrounds across the United Kingdom since 2022, enabling biodiversity to flourish in over 500 schools whilstRead More »

Senior Changes at BCIS

The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) has appointed Richard Linstead as CEO, with James Fiske appointed to the new roleRead More »

Westminster City Council Awards Residential Water Systems Maintenance Contract

Polyteck has secured a four-year contract with Westminster City Council to provide plumbing maintenance services, as well as improve infrastructureRead More »

UK Property and Construction Sectors React to Spring Statement and Unexpected Fall in Headline Inflation

Leaders from the UK’s real estate and property finance sector share their thoughts on the government’s Spring Statement and theRead More »

Propertymark Comments Ahead of UK Spring Statement

Commenting ahead of the United Kingdom’s Spring Statement on Wednesday 26th March, Timothy Douglas, Head of Policy and Campaigns at Propertymark,Read More »

Grazing Strengthens Leadership Team

UK in office catering specialist Grazing has recruited two new members to its senior team, with a new culinary directorRead More »

Working with Net Zero Suppliers

Sodexo UK & Ireland’s latest net zero progress report reveals the positive impact of implementing a net zero supply chainRead More »

Setting the Standard for Leadership in Sustainability

Morag Freathy, CEO of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Business & Industry (B&I) sector, has been named Business Leader ofRead More »

Sodexo Recognised for Social Impact

Sodexo UK & Ireland is the inaugural recipient of the Ambassador Charter Mark Award from the Social Recruitment Advocacy GroupRead More »

Everton F.C. Awards Five-year IFM Contract

Everton Football Club has chosen OCS as the integrated FM provider for its new 52,888-capacity stadium. A founding member ofRead More »

Elior UK Announces Senior Internal Appointment

Elior UK has promoted Charlotte Wright to the new role of director of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and food strategy.Read More »

Pareto FM Appointed to Fusion21 Framework

Fusion21 has appointed Pareto FM as a pre-qualified supplier to Lots 1 (Total Facilities Management) and 4 (Building Engineering Services)Read More »

BCIS Reports Rise in UK Tender Prices

Tender prices increased by an estimated average of half a percent between 4Q 2024 and 1Q 2025 according to theRead More »

Caerphilly Offers Free Food Waste Caddy Liners During Food Waste Action Week

As part of the UK’s largest annual food waste reduction campaign, “Food Waste Action Week”, Caerphilly County Borough Council isRead More »

Apprentices Shine at Apprenticeship and Training Conference

The power of apprenticeships was brought to life at the Apprenticeship and Training Conference at ACC Liverpool this month. SodexoRead More »

Sodexo on Target to Reduce Food Waste

As WRAP promotes Food Waste Action Week, Sodexo UK & Ireland has announced it will meet its ambition to halveRead More »

A Record 12 Months for the UK’s Cleaning, Hygiene and Waste Sector

According to research by the British Cleaning Council (BCC), the market for cleaning, hygiene and waste services has expanded expandedRead More »

Securing a Luxury Car Dealership

Abloy UK and Knightsbridge Security Systems have supplied UK luxury car dealer H.R. Owen with a wireless access control solution.Read More »

AtkinsRéalis and Sellafield Reach Robotics Milestone

AtkinsRéalis and the remote technology group at Sellafield have successfully trialled operation of a robot from a different location inRead More »

Levy Appoints Director of Decarbonisation

Compass Group sports and hospitality sector business Levy UK + Ireland has appointed Dr Vincent Walsh to the new roleRead More »

Supporting Southwark’s Climate Strategy

A fleet of four lithium-ion battery powered forklifts has been introduced at the Veolia Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility toRead More »

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