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• ABM partners with the DWP to tackle rising unemployment rates

  08-07-2026 14:59 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ABM has joined the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Strategic Partnership Programme, which is designed to build productive relationships with local authorities, businesses, and community organisations to create pathways into employment and long-term careers, via tailored recruitment, training and mentoring initiatives.
  Working with the DWP, ABM will have access to a range of DWP programmes, including Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs), work experience placements, mentoring
  
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• Flex office provider Landmark rebrands as ‘Elementa Workspace’

  08-07-2026 14:31 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Landmark Space, a leading UK flex office provider, has announced it will become Elementa Workspace. It says the new brand positioning and name reflects its holistic and science-led approach to the flex office market.
  The name Elementa reflects the hundreds of individual elements – touchpoints, standards, behaviours and environments – that the team optimises every day across its portfolio. These are organised around four pillars: performance, progress, partnership 
  
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• RoSPA President’s award for Churchill

  08-07-2026 13:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has awarded Churchill Group a President’s award for its health and safety performance. The accolade is a recognition of 10 consecutive Gold Awards.
  Churchill Group won the award for an exemplary health and safety record during the 2025 calendar year, where it demonstrated its long-term commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of its people.
  2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the RoSPA Awards, which began as a small event
  
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• New HSE biological hazard guidance welcomed

  08-07-2026 13:06 via chtmag.com
  
  An award-winning biohazard cleaning company has welcomed the new guidelines for managing biological hazards and infection risks released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
  The national independent regulator for workplace health, safety, and welfare across the UK has completely refreshed its online guidance and made major updates to its approved list of biological agents. Biological agents are micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi or viruses that may cause infection, allergy, toxicity or
  
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• Haydale launches JustHeat Pro to cut commercial heating reliance on volatile energy sources

  08-07-2026 12:26 via fmj.co.uk
  
  JustHeat Pro brings first-of-its-kind graphene-enabled heating technology into commercial use, helping estates reduce reliance on gas-linked heating as falling UK production and rising import exposure increase pressure on energy costs, supply resilience and net zero delivery.UK businesses are operating in an energy system still heavily exposed to imported supply, while the UK’s gas position is weakening as businesses remain reliant on gas-linked heat and power.
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• Tendra Technical Services appoints Head of M&A 

  08-07-2026 11:53 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Olly Cutting has been appointed to role of Head of M&A at Tendra Technical Services, where he will lead the company’s acquisition strategy.
  Established by the Triton Smaller Mid-Cap Fund II in December 2025, Tendra says it is set to become a “leading and trusted household name” in UK technical services for the built environment sector.
  A qualified accountant with extensive experience in private equity and M&A, Cutting’s previous roles include an Investor position
  
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• Sodexo pledges to recruit 100 foundation-level apprentices

  08-07-2026 11:21 via fmj.co.uk
  
  To mark Youth Employment Week 2026 (6-10 July) Sodexo UK & Ireland has pledged to recruit 100 foundation-level apprentices to help, primarily 16–21-year-olds kick start their careers in catering and hospitality services as part of the government’s Youth Guarantee scheme.
  Sodexo is one of the first organisations in its sector to pledge its support to the scheme committing to creating paid, supported entry-level opportunities for young people to gain real workplace experience while
  
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• Guarding Company of the Year award for Corps Security

  08-07-2026 10:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Corps Security has been crowned Guarding Company of the Year at the Fire & Security Matters Awards.
  The award recognises a strong period of growth for the veteran-owned business, which remains the only major social enterprise in the UK guarding sector. Its success has been underpinned by sustained investment in colleagues, including a virtual reality training programme that uses real-world scenarios to build situational awareness and confidence across the workforce. In the 2025/26 financial
  
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• Acquisition strengthens Complii’s water compliance offering

  08-07-2026 10:30 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Building safety and regulatory compliance services provider, Complii, has acquired Sweetbriar Limited, based in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire.
  Founded in 2004, Sweetbriar Limited provides water hygiene, water treatment and Legionella control services to clients across England and Wales. The business has built a strong reputation for high-quality, service-led water compliance, backed by an experienced team.
  Sarah Dixon, CEO of Complii, said: “Sweetbriar is a business built on genuine technical
  
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• 14forty clinches major long-term extension with Wavin

  08-07-2026 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  14forty has secured a new three-year contract extension with Wavin - the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of plastic drainage and piping solutions. The announcement takes 14forty’s relationship with one of their longest-held clients to 12 years in total and was won through a competitive tender process, reinforcing 14forty’s position as a trusted partner.
  
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