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• AVA says energy drink vending ban will cost the industry £43m per annum

  17-07-2026 14:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) decision to impose a blanket ban on vending machine sales of high-caffeine energy drinks, has been condemned by AVA: The Vending & Automated Retail Association, warning it will cost the industry an estimated £43 million annually, threatening jobs and penalising millions of law-abiding adult consumers.
  DHSC’s consultation outcome proposes holding the person who controls or manages a vending machine’s premises liable for
  
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• Independent Inspection drives continual improvement across CHSA Accreditation Schemes

  17-07-2026 13:34 via chtmag.com
  
  Publication of the audit results of the CHSA’s Accreditation Schemes for Manufacturers and Distributors for the first half of 2026 show independent inspection is driving continual improvement. The results show purchasers of product from CHSA Accredited members trust the CHSA mark: ‘Our Standards. Your Guarantee.’
  For members of the CHSA this strengthens their reputation for providing quality, fit-for-purpose product and delivers real competitive advantage. Their customers gain
  
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• Tork introduces Inclusive Hygiene category to Loo of the Year Awards

  17-07-2026 13:26 via chtmag.com
  
  Entrants to this year’s Loo of the Year Award will have the chance to compete for a brand-new award from headline sponsor Tork, an Essity brand and a global leader in professional hygiene
  The Tork Inclusive Hygiene Award forms part of the Loo of the Year Awards for the first time in 2026. It recognises those providers of washrooms that are particularly comfortable and welcoming for people with a wide range of needs.
  “Our research shows that 54 per cent of people experi
  
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• Sodexo unveils its 2030 growth acceleration plan

  17-07-2026 13:07 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sodexo has unveiled ‘Shift & Grow 2030’ the Company’s roadmap focused on accelerating growth and restoring competitiveness.
  Launched by Sodexo’s CEO, Thierry Delaporte at an Investor Update in Paris yesterday, the plan is designed to address the execution gaps that have held back the Group’s performance through three pillars:
  Rebuilding the growth engine by reinforcing client proximity, proactive account management and business development, disciplined price-to-
  
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• SGC Security Services commences new healthcare partnership

  17-07-2026 11:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  SGC Security Services has announced the start of a new partnership with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
  As of 1 July 2026, SGC is responsible for delivering security services across the Trust’s hospital sites. The partnership brings together the Trust’s longstanding commitment to the safety and wellbeing of patients, visitors and staff with SGC’s experience of working in complex healthcare environments.
  SGC will work closely with UHS, one of the UK&r
  
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• Compass recognised as one of the UK’s leading employers for young people

  17-07-2026 11:17 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Compass Group UK & Ireland has won the Youth Employment UK ‘Employment Excellence Award’ – announced during Youth Employment Week (6-10 July 2026).
  The company achieved a perfect 42/42 score in the Good Youth Employment Benchmark Report, securing a place in the “Championing” category – the highest level of recognition available through the benchmark.
  Developed by Youth Employment UK, the Good Youth Employment Benchmark is a digital diagnostic tool tha
  
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• Ageing infrastructure biggest barrier to tackling backlog maintenance across NHS estate

  17-07-2026 10:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Two-thirds of estate leaders warn ageing infrastructure is the biggest barrier to tackling backlog maintenance.
  NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has surveyed estate leaders to find out how to improve building maintenance across their estates. The results reveal management of NHS sites is changing due to advances in how data is collected and technology is used to tackle backlogs.
  While short-term decisions are often required to keep buildings operational, these are not able to provide long-term impr
  
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• Seamless IT migration at Stratford Waterfront by Accelerator Ltd

  17-07-2026 09:46 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Stratford Waterfront Management Office in London required a secure, reliable and cost effective IT environment for its independent operations within a multi use complex.
  Accelerator Ltd delivered a full IT migration, creating a segregated network, improving connectivity, cybersecurity and wireless coverage, implementing new routers, switches and VoIP telephony. The solution supports existing devices, extends service to key areas and enables future multi tenant onboarding, all under a single supp
  
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