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• BuildingConfidence Gold strengthens supplier assurance in construction

  26-01-2026 14:30 via fmj.co.uk
  ~ Accreditation places OryxAlign on assurance frameworks used by tier one contractors ~
  Built environment and construction-focused technology service provider OryxAlign has achieved BuildingConfidence Gold accreditation from Achilles, marking a change in how the company can engage with organisations operating under formal supplier assurance frameworks. The accreditation was formally awarded on January seventh and applies immediately across OryxAlign’s UK operations.
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• Wilson Vale appointed catering partner at St Cross College, Oxford

  26-01-2026 14:24 via fmj.co.uk
  Wilson Vale has been appointed as the new catering partner at St Cross College, one of Oxford University’s leading graduate colleges and will manage its full catering provision from January 2026, including the Dining Hall, student café and bar, as well as the extensive hospitality and events schedule.
  Located on St Giles’ in the heart of the city, St Cross College is home to over 650 students and approximately 150 fellows. The College has a strong international prof
  
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• New CEO for Sodexo’s Health & Care business

  26-01-2026 13:36 via fmj.co.uk
  Rob Jepson has been appointed as CEO for Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Health & Care business with Philip Leigh leading on strategic projects across the region.
  Prior to joining Sodexo Jepson was Group Director of Estates and Facilities at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK with 10 hospitals across seven separate sites and a long-standing client partner of Sodexo.
  Sodexo Health & Care has over 7,500 employees delivering a balance
  
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• Rats, mice and wasps dominated UK pest activity in 2025

  26-01-2026 12:29 via chtmag.com
  Analysis of data recorded by Rentokil Pest Control has revealed that rats, mice and wasps led the way as the most prevalent pests across the UK in 2025.
  Rats accounted for a quarter (25 per cent) of all Rentokil recorded pest activity last year, followed closely by mice (22 per cent), wasps (8 per cent), and then bed bugs (6 per cent) and fleas (4 per cent), completing the top five.
  With rodent activity representing nearly half of reported pest activity, this highlights an ongoing challenge for
  
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• Harrisons strengthens offering with new wet wipes launch

  26-01-2026 12:08 via chtmag.com
  For the first time in its 135 year history, Harrisons, a leading UK manufacturer of nonwoven wipes, has launched a set of fully in-house manufactured wet wipes.Harrisons develops new B2B wet wipe offering, including Surface Disinfectant Wipes, Probe Wipes, Hand Sanitiser Wipes and Hand & Tool Wipes.
  Wet wipes to expand both the Harrisons Industrial Range and Harrisons Hygiene Range, and includes plastic-free wipes.
  All new wet wipes will be manufactured in Britain.The expanded offering bolst
  
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• Cost of construction tenders set to rise

  26-01-2026 11:45 via fmj.co.uk
  Construction tender prices are set to climb by up to 5.0 per in 2026, threatening costs for key UK programmes and challenging project viability, according to new data from global professional services company Turner & Townsend.
  In its Winter 2025 UK Market Intelligence report (UKMI), the business forecasts a rate of tender price inflation (TPI) of 3.5 per cent per year across real estate and 5.0 per cent for infrastructure through 2026 and 2027.  While these both represent only a modest
  
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• Key trends and regulatory changes shaping the waste management sector in 2026

  26-01-2026 10:52 via fmj.co.uk
  Regulatory reform, digital oversight, and growing expectations around sustainability are actively reshaping how waste is collected, treated, tracked, and reported in 2026.
  Graham Flynn, Managing Director of independent healthcare waste management company, Anenta, outlines the key trends for the waste management sector to watch and explains how new regulations are driving greater transparency, consistency, and environmental accountability.
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• Tork issues tools and support for reimagining public washrooms 

  26-01-2026 10:06 via fmj.co.uk
  Tork, an Essity brand and a global leader in professional hygiene, has published new guidance aimed at helping businesses transform their washrooms into assets that enhance user satisfaction and benefit business performance.
  Citing research that indicates a significant gap in user and cleaner satisfaction, Tork recommendations focus on improving inclusive hygiene, environmental sustainability and operational efficiency.
  Olivia Slater, Commercial Director, Professional Hygiene at Essity said: &ld
  
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