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CHSA’s 2026 Bursary is now open for applications

The CHSA has launched its 2026 Bursary, providing financial support for young people going to university. Now open for applications, the bursaries will be awarded in September this year, following a tough selection process. Successful applicants will receive £6,000 during ...

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Newly-published research shows steady growth in the cleaning, hygiene and waste industry

The value of the cleaning, hygiene and waste industry continues to grow, reaching almost £72 billion according to latest figures, with the number of staff employed and number of businesses also on the up. The rise from 67.7 billion in ...

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New CHSA awards celebrate excellence, commitment and talent

The CHSA has unveiled its new awards, created to celebrate excellence, commitment and talent. The winners of the inaugural awards will be announced at the CHSA’s annual Gala Ball, which takes place on Thursday 18 June at voco® St John’s ...

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Applications for ISSA Scholars 2026-2027 now open

ISSA Scholars, an ISSA Charities™ signature program, has opened its scholarship application for the 2026-2027 academic year. Employees of all ISSA member companies and their families are encouraged to apply now through to 20 April 2026. “Supporting students means more ...

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Cleaning industry associations unite in landmark article to challenge cleaning career perceptions

Helping to change the narrative about a career in cleaning, five industry heads speak up in the UK’s top education business magazine arguing that the UK Cleaning industry should be one of the first career choices, rather than the last. ...

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CHSA’s new Resources page makes clear requirements for membership

The CHSA has launched a comprehensive new Resources page on its website. It gives members and prospective members the information they need to ensure compliance with the CHSA Accreditation Schemes. Every CHSA member must comply with the regulations of the ...

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Amsterdam Innovation Award 2026 reveals shortlist

The Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Award shortlist highlights the industry’s latest innovations that are driving meaningful change and progress across cleaning and hygiene. “Once again, this year, we have seen how Interclean Amsterdam exhibitors from around the world serving the cleaning ...

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Five reasons not to miss the 2026 Golden Service Awards

Grab your chance to be at the pinnacle event for the cleaning and FM industry. You will feel like a winner just by attending the 2026 Kimberly-Clark Professional™ Golden Service Awards. Get your tickets now and be ready to meet ...

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Cleaning sector urged not to miss out on apprenticeship opportunities

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) is marking National Apprenticeship Week by celebrating staff who have passed the cleaning industry’s Level 2 apprenticeship and also encouraging more sector businesses to take the opportunity to participate in the scheme. Two years on ...

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National Apprenticeship Week: Tackling skills shortages in cleaning & FM

This National Apprenticeship Week, Jangro CEO, Jo Gilliard is urging the cleaning and hygiene sector and the wider FM industry to rethink outdated approaches to attracting talent and to back that up with meaningful action. With workforce pressures continuing and ...

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