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A fledgling Northamptonshire-based environmental remediation and cleaning company has been shortlisted in prestigious local business awards. Specialist Remediation Solutions (SRS) of Desborough has been named as a finalist in the Best New Business category of the SME Northamptonshire Business Awards. ...

OCS has won a three-year contract with Midland Metro Limited (MML), operator and maintainer of the West Midlands Metro (WMM) tram network, marking a significant expansion into the light rail sector. As of 1 April 2025, OCS is now providing ...

Rentokil Pest Control kicked off its 100th anniversary in the UK yesterday with a bang – or should we say, a buzz – by rolling out its ‘I Scream Van’! Londoners were treated to a one-of-a-kind experience as the twist ...

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has voted unanimously to accept the Independent Washroom Services Association (IWSA) as its latest member. The IWSA is the nationwide, non-profit making trade association for independent providers of washroom services within the UK and Ireland. ...

Members of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) Accreditation Schemes for Soft Tissue and Cleaning Chemicals have tightened the membership criteria. As well as guaranteeing ‘what’s on the box is what’s in the box’, members of these Schemes have ...

SBFM is the winner of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Programme category at the 2025 Best Business Awards. SBFM has supported over 2,000 individuals through mentorship, training, and employment opportunities, generating £2.8 million in social value. It won for its ...

In the past year, searches on Google for ‘new business recycling legislation’ have increased by 148 per cent. This coincides with the ‘Simpler Recycling’ legislation, which came into force in England on 31 March, and mandates businesses with 10 or ...

RecyclePlus is a dedicated new waste collection service from Grundon Waste Management. Focusing on three waste streams that are traditionally more difficult to recycle – compostables, paper towels and coffee cups – the service guarantees 100 per cent specialist recycling, ...

Solenis, a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions, released its 2024 Sustainability Report, marking the first edition that combines information and data from Diversey. Solenis acquired Diversey Holdings, Ltd. in 2023 and now operates as one integrated company ...

The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) has announced a new event aimed at encouraging the next generation to consider careers within the professional cleaning industry. For the first time, the industry-leading Institute will host its inaugural BICSc Youth Event ...