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Warmer winters are causing rat numbers to surge

New figures released by Rentokil Pest Control have found rodent enquiries across the UK increased 36 per cent this winter, when compared to the average number recorded for the same period (Nov – Jan) over the past three years (2016 – 2019). Pest ...

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Seeking the CHSA’s 2020 Undergraduate Scholars

The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has launched the search for its 2020 Undergraduate Scholars. ‘Would be students’, who are the sons or daughters of CHSA members’ employees and on 1 September 2020 will be 18 years or over ...

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BCC warns of ‘severe shortage of staff’ in London cleaning and tourism industries

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has warned that new immigration rules proposed by the Government for next year will cause ‘a severe shortage of staff’ in the cleaning and tourism industries in and around London. It is highlighting figures from ...

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New healthcare cleaning operative apprenticeship is announced

A new healthcare cleaning apprenticeship has been announced and been welcomed by industry bodies the Association for Healthcare Cleaning Professionals (AHCP) and WAMITAB. Both organisations played an active role in the development of the Level 2 Healthcare Cleaning Operative apprenticeship ...

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SkipsAndBins.com launches

SkipsAndBins.com has launched today (2 March) filling a gap in the ecommerce space and waste management industry. According to the firm, until now, “no business has allowed customers to completely arrange and manage a waste collection online”, but SkipsAndBins.com says ...

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Amsterdam Innovation Award 2020 nominees

From the latest robotic and connected technology to developments in sustainable cleaning, a strong list of candidates will compete to win the prestigious event at Interclean Amsterdam 2020. The 2020 edition of the Amsterdam Innovation Award will see the number of categories remain at four (after its expansion from ...

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UKHA unveils Hospitality Expo 2020 event

The UK Housekeepers Association (UKHA) has launched the first-ever UKHA members Hospitality Expo 2020 event. Hospitality Expo is aimed at procurement managers, general managers and housekeepers from hotels across the country and is free. It will take place at Ascot ...

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Facility Inspiration Event at Interclean Amsterdam 2020

On 12-14 May facility and hospitality managers can once again take part in the Facility Inspiration Event at the Interclean Amsterdam international exhibition. The Facility Inspiration Event is being organised by Interclean and the facilities consultancy organisation, Atir. Every day ...

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Cleaning sector invited to national pest management event

Opportunities for cleaning industry professionals to get a broader picture of the pest control sector will be available at a forthcoming trade association event. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) will be signposting the cleaning industry to the options available to diversify their skillset ...

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Data reveals post-Brexit immigration plans will hurt UK cleaning sector

The Government’s post-Brexit immigration plans are aimed at reducing the number of low skilled workers entering the country. Along with the farming, catering, nursing and care sectors, it is highly likely that workers in the gig economy will be excluded ...

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