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Washroom Dignity for all: The urgent need for appropriate washroom facilities in the workplace

By Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical & Innovations Manager, Initial Washroom Hygiene In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining skilled employees is a key consideration for businesses. An inclusive workplace can help to create a positive atmosphere where colleagues feel ...

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MPs and campaigners call for an end to period poverty in the UK

A coalition of politicians, campaigners, and NGOs have called on the UK Government to tackle period poverty in an open letter. The letter was signed by more than 50 signatories including cross-party Members of Parliament (MPs). It included demands for free period ...

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BICSc announces leadership changes

The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) announced the organisation’s Group CEO, Stan Atkins, will be stepping back from the Institute at the end of June 2023. Current Chief Operating Officer, Neil Spencer-Cook, who has worked at the Institute for ...

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Exploring sustainable solutions in the cleaning and hygiene industry

In the cleaning and hygiene industry, results are always the number one priority – no one wants to compromise on cleanliness! However, sustainability is an increasingly important issue – and there’s pressure on all organisations to operate in more environmentally ...

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Atalian Servest in Wellcome Genome Campus win

International facilities management service provider, Atalian Servest, part of the OCS Group, has been awarded a three-year contract at the prestigious Wellcome Genome Campus. Atalian Servest will deliver cleaning, washrooms and waste segregation services at the scientific research campus based in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire. ...

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New industry report calls for more support and recognition from Government for cleaning staff

A new report released today has called for better acknowledgement and support for cleaning and hygiene sector workers from the Government. The report, which is backed by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), the British Cleaning Council (BCC) and ...

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Northwood appoints sustainability manager

Manufacturer and supplier of away-from-home (AfH) professional paper hygiene and wiping products, Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd, has underlined its commitment to sustainability with the appointment of a dedicated Sustainability Manager. Former Category Manager Joel Quick, who has worked for Northwood ...

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GreenTeck Global’s sustainable solution receives WoolSafe and CleanSeal accreditation

GreenTeck Global has secured an agreement to use the internationally-recognised WoolSafe and CleanSeal marks on its 100 per cent natural Pure Genius disinfectant following rigorous independent testing. The accreditation means GreenTeck Global’s eco-friendly multipurpose sanitising solution is certified in line ...

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Spectrum adds Harvey Nichols to its portfolio

One of the UK’s best-known department store chains, Harvey Nichols, has appointed Spectrum Service Solutions to work with them at its store in Edinburgh. Spectrum will provide cleaning, hygiene and sanitary, consumables and window cleaning services at the store and ...

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BCC chairman slams speech by Suella Braverman

The leader of the organisation representing one of the UK’s biggest industrial sectors has slammed Monday’s speech by Home Secretary Suella Braverman for ‘once again ignoring’ a £59 billion pound industry, ignoring her own Government’s facts that there are over ...

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