Industry News

As the situation around novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) has put together some FAQs and answers to support those in the sector to play its part in helping to reduce the risk of the ...

The Manchester Cleaning Show, which was due to take place on March 25 and 26 this year, has been postponed due to the ongoing international Coronavirus  (COVID-19) crisis. The event, which is the North of England’s premier cleaning and hygiene ...

In view of the recent developments as a result of the global spread of COVID-19 and, after consulting its exhibition committee, key stakeholders, exhibitors and visitors of the cleaning and hygiene industry, Interclean Amsterdam will be rescheduled. The new dates ...

The elite of the cleaning and FM industry were recognised at the 2020 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards for their outstanding excellence and commitment to deliver performances that continually raise standards. Created nearly 30 years ago, the biennial event provides ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has said it is “very worried and concerned” about the “huge” possible impact of Government proposals to introduce an “Australian-style points-based” immigration system from 2021. The BCC, which is the industry body for the cleaning sector, fears plans to restrict visas ...

Industrial and commercial cleaning chemicals manufacturer Greyland has increased the amount of recycled polymer in its bottles, bringing the overall percentage of recycled material used, to an unprecedented 31per cent in the UK, up from ‘just’ 25 per cent in ...