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Equans extends soft FM contract with Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust

Equans has extended its partnership with the Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust, which will see soft facilities management services continue to be delivered at Queen Alexandra Hospital until 2029. Over the next five years, Equans will provide soft FM services, and ...

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Satino by WEPA launches revolutionary dispenser series, HYGINITY, in the UK 

Satino by WEPA, a leading provider of sustainable and innovative hygiene solutions, has announced the UK launch of its HYGINITY dispenser series. Designed to prioritise hygiene, efficiency and sustainability, HYGINITY offers facilities managers across a range of industries, from healthcare ...

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Unlock Awaab’s Law compliance with audits

Leading regulatory and microbiological testing house, MSL Solution Providers, is calling on landlords, councils, housing associations, and facilities management companies to proactively engage in comprehensive cleaning audits to ensure compliance with Awaab’s Law. This legislation, which came into effect in ...

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Holiday parks face “huge rise” in housekeeping costs

Holiday park operators are facing huge increases in housekeeping costs when changes to employer National Insurance and the National Living Wage come into effect in April. The Class 1 National Insurance secondary threshold is dropping from £9,100 to £5,000, while ...

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ISSA Scholars 2025-2026: Applications now open

ISSA Scholars, an ISSA Charities™ signature program, has opened its scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Employees of all ISSA member companies and their families are encouraged to apply now. The application deadline is 21 April 2025. ISSA Charities ...

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SBFM joins the Crisis Homelessness Covenant

Soft services facilities management provider SBFM has signed up to the Crisis Homelessness Covenant. Developed in 2023, the covenant contains a set of pledges and guides to support people at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the workplace. The covenant ...

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BICSc celebrates 100,000 enrolments in training milestone

The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) has announced a momentous milestone as it marks 100,000 enrolments for its industry-leading Virtual Training Suite. BICSc, the largest independent, professional and educational body within the cleaning industry, is celebrating the landmark achievement ...

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Peartree Cleaning publishes ESG Report, showcasing bold steps towards sustainability

Peartree Cleaning Services, a leading provider of cleaning services in the UK, has released its latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, highlighting its commitment to integrating environmental sustainability and social responsibility into its core business practices, and detailing its ...

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Miele Professional appoints new head of service for Great Britain and Ireland

Manufacturer of commercial laundry and dishwashing solutions, Miele Professional, has appointed Sam Holden as new Head of Service for Great Britain and Ireland. His appointment comes as a strategic move to strengthen Miele Professional’s service operations in the UK. Having ...

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CHSA appoints new independent inspector of its accreditation schemes

The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has appointed David Luffman as the new Independent Inspector of its highly regarded Accreditation Schemes. Commencing the role in March 2025, Luffman will spend three months working alongside the current Inspector, Martin Yates, ...

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