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• Bed bug activity has doubled year-on-year

  12-03-2024 14:37 via chtmag.com
  
  Following heightened awareness of bed bugs after last year’s infestations in Paris, Rentokil Pest Control has seen a 122 per cent increase year-on-year in confirmed bed bug activity (Q4 2023 vs. Q4 2022).
  To help people spot these creatures and hopefully live bed bug-free, the experts have shared advice on what to look for, and what to do if you find them.
  Paul Blackhurst, Technical Academy Head at Rentokil Pest Control said: “Following the increase in bed bugs we reported last year,
  
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• Foremost brings i-hygienic to market in the UK

  09-07-2026 10:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  For a while now, sustainable cleaning products haven’t had a great reputation. They arrive with bold claims on the label, and then someone tests them properly and those claims don’t quite hold up. Contracts go back to what they were using before and the whole ‘sustainable’ category gets written off as more trouble than it's worth. That's the problem Foremost is trying to solve by bringing i-hygienic to market in the UK.
  
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• Market report reveals political uncertainty is still damaging confidence

  09-07-2026 09:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The latest Market Report from international property and construction consultancy Gleeds has revealed industry concerns over the impact of the government leadership shake up. Over half of those questioned said they feel the current political environment is negatively affecting investor confidence, making it one of the top three threats to the growth of the construction sector in the UK.
  Home grown instability is being compounded by existing worldwide pressures, as the United States&rsq
  
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• Cobra expands into professional sports turf sector with launch of Fortis Stadium 34

  09-07-2026 09:31 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Cobra has announced the much-anticipated arrival of its new Fortis Stadium 34 machine, a powerful new professional cylinder mower designed specifically for semi-professional and professional sports turf environments. Engineered for football pitches, cricket squares, golf facilities, bowls greens and sports academies, the new model marks a major step forward for Cobra as it fully enters the professional sports turf category.
  The Fortis Stadium 34 represents a significant evolution for Cobra,
  
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• BCIS reveals updated five-year maintenance, cleaning and energy forecast

  09-07-2026 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Maintenance costs, as measured by the BCIS All-in Maintenance Cost Indices, are set to rise by 15.7% over the five years to 1Q2031, according to the latest forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).
  
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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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• Summit Hygiene launches Ozoklenz Eco 3 – a next generation chemical-free handheld cleaning innovation

  07-07-2026 12:53 via chtmag.com
  
  Bedfordshire-based supplier of commercial cleaning and hygiene products, Summit Hygiene Ltd, has launched Ozoklenz Eco 3 – a handheld device that produces a chemical-free anti-bacterial solution using just tap water.
  The innovative Ozoklenz Eco 3 is the newest addition to Summit Hygiene’s Ozoklenz range and is the next generation model of the Enozo Pro. The rechargeable handheld device features a smaller, lightweight body with an easy to fill water reservoir. This eco-friendly device
  
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• Tarem Services expands cleaning services across CBRE and Zurich portfolio

  07-07-2026 12:42 via chtmag.com
  
  Tarem Services Limited has expanded its national cleaning services across the CBRE and Zurich portfolio to 13 locations throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, further strengthening its position as a trusted national provider.
  The expansion reflects the continued confidence placed in Tarem Services by CBRE and Zurich, and underlines the company’s growing reputation for combining high-quality service delivery with meaningful social impact.
  Titus Komolafe, Managing Director of Tarem Servi
  
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• Social enterprise cleaning firm expands national cleaning services across CBRE and Zurich portfolio

  07-07-2026 12:33 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Tarem Services Limited has expanded its national cleaning services across the CBRE and Zurich portfolio to 13 locations throughout the UK and Ireland.
  According to the social enterprise cleaning company, the expansion, reflects the continued confidence placed in Tarem Services by CBRE and Zurich, and underlines its growing reputation for combining high-quality service delivery with meaningful social impact.
  Titus Komolafe, Managing Director of Tarem Services, said: “We are grateful for the
  
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• Nature moves in for National plants@work Week with ‘The Green Journey’

  07-07-2026 11:59 via fmj.co.uk
  
  This July, the traditional office environment is getting a much-needed breath of fresh air. From 6-10 July 2026, the plants@work association is launching its flagship initiative ‘The Green Journey’ for National plants@work Week.
  Designed to shatter the monotony of the standard workspace, ‘The Green Journey’ is a unique, mobile installation that brings the restorative power of nature directly to the doorsteps of business parks across the country. By converting a large
  
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• CIBSE publishes updated CIBSE TM59 Overheating risk in dwellings guide

  07-07-2026 10:14 via fmj.co.uk
  
  CIBSE in collaboration with Arup, Loughborough University and Inkling has launched the updated CIBSE TM59 Overheating risk in dwellings: A design stage methodology, providing the industry with revised guidance for assessing and mitigating overheating risk in new homes and major residential refurbishments.
  Referenced within Part O of the Building Regulations, CIBSE TM59 is widely recognised as a key industry resource for evaluating overheating risk in residential buildings. The updated publicatio
  
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• 10-year extension for Levy at Goodwood

  07-07-2026 09:52 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Levy has extended its catering and hospitality partnership with Goodwood for a further 10 years.
  The Goodwood Estate is celebrated globally for the sheer diversity and scale of its annual events portfolio. Welcoming over one million visitors each year, the scale of the food and beverage operation managed by Levy across the Goodwood event season is immense, spanning public concessions, premium enclosures, and high-volume fine dining.
  At Festival of Speed, the team welcomes 60,000 visitors per day
  
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• Kärcher and STIHL launch groundbreaking battery alliance

  07-07-2026 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG and ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG have announced the launch of their joint battery alliance. The aim of this strategic partnership is to offer professional users a common, high-performance and future-proof battery standard. At the heart of the alliance is the ALLPRO battery system developed by STIHL, which will be used in the professional equipment of both brands in future.
  
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• Serco secures long-term deals across six leisure centres

  07-07-2026 09:25 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), has been appointed as the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood.
  The appointment of Serco Leisure and LSCT follows the previous operator of the facilities, Fusion Leisure, entering into administration and has been designed to ensure continuity of service and safeguard jobs.
  On behalf of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Serco Leisure and LSCT have taken on the management of three leisure facilit
  
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• Better Green Living booked for soft refurb deal in Birmingham

  07-07-2026 09:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sustainable refurbishment specialist, Better Green Living, has been appointed to refurbish Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre in Birmingham. Owned by the University of Birmingham, the hotel will benefit from a soft refurbishment to enhance its facilities.
  The project will involve the refurbishment of 12 bedrooms, five bathrooms, a staircase and meeting rooms across the venue. The works also include moving and creating a new reception desk and building a new luggage room. The company will
  
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• GPA achieves a world-first in providing ‘exceptional workplace experiences’

  06-07-2026 14:04 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Government Property Agency’s (GPA) Birmingham hub has become the first public sector building in the world to retain a coveted quality mark.
  Its flagship site at 23 Stephenson Street has secured Leesman+ accreditation – a prestigious global workplace experience rating – for the second time, demonstrating a sustained commitment to delivering an exceptional workplace experience for civil servants.
  Leesman+ is a globally recognised certification awarded to top-tier workplaces
  
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• Deborah Rowland Scholarship deadline extended to 10 July

  06-07-2026 12:06 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Applications for the 2026 Deborah Rowland Scholarship will now remain open until Friday 10 July 2026, giving prospective candidates additional time to put forward strong applications for the fully funded programme.
  
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• Historic Whitby Abbey facilities benefit from lift modernisation

  06-07-2026 11:51 via fmj.co.uk
  
  One of England’s most famous historic monasteries, Grade I Whitby Abbey, has invested in a lift modernisation by Stannah to offer reliable step-free access to visitors.
  Originally founded in AD 657 and occupied by the Anglian community, Whitby Abbey was later rebuilt as a Benedictine monastery. Today, the 7th-century ruins remain a popular heritage landmark in North Yorkshire, now housing an award-winning visitor centre repurposed from a 17th-century banqueting hall.
  Whitby Abbey House Vis
  
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• Ranger Fire and Security acquires two new businesses

  06-07-2026 10:40 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Ranger Fire and Security has acquired two new fire and security business in both the South and North West of England.
  The announcement comes after the recent majority investment from Inflexion, enabling Ranger to step up its acquisition strategy across the UK and Ireland.
  The first of Ranger’s new acquisitions, CIA Fire and Security Ltd is based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, serving customers across the South as well as on a national level. CIA Fire and Security was founded in 1982, and
  
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• Sodexo and Mitie back national workplace volunteering effort

  06-07-2026 10:10 via fmj.co.uk
  
  An initiative that aims to double the impact of employee volunteering has gained support from several major employers.
  Organisations including the Berkeley Foundation, Browne Jacobson, Centrica, Coventry Building Society, Mitie and Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation have pledged to expand their employee volunteering efforts, as signatories of the 100 Million Hour Movement.
  The campaign, spearheaded by volunteering charity, Royal Voluntary Service, seeks to unlock 100 million hours of employee volunt
  
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• Q3 has shopping centre deal in the bag

  06-07-2026 09:49 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Q3 Services has won a new five-year contract, commencing in August, with The Square, Camberley’s leading retail shopping centre, following four years of successfully delivering cleaning and security services at the site.
  Home to around 140 national and independent retailers, The Square spans 550,000 sq ft in the heart of Camberley town centre, which is benefiting from an ongoing regeneration programme through to 2034.
  The new contract will support a soft services manager, a team of 11 clea
  
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