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OCS in acquisition of Exclusive Services Group
11th of September 2024
Facilities management specialist OCS has today announcedits acquisition of Exclusive Services Group, which specialises in the provision of contract cleaning services in the UK and Ireland.
This transaction marks OCS' fourth strategic bolt-on acquisition in the last 12 months and enhances its cleaning services footprint in key sectors such as
Jangro launches 'Keep it Clean' podcast
11th of September 2024
Independent cleaning supplies distributor network Jangro has launched a new podcast series - Keep It Clean. With the first episode airing on September 18, the series aims to offer insights, expert interviews and analysis of cleaning sector issues including sustainability and legislation.
Hosted by the company's national accounts manager Kate
Plans to spend part of Edinburgh tourist tax on street cleaning
9th of September 2024
A proportion of the tourist tax set to be introduced in Edinburgh will be used to clean up the streets and remove graffiti, according to officials.
The tax is being proposed for 2026 when it is expected to generate up to £50m of "new money" to tidy up streets and parks, build more affordable homes and install underground bins.
Edinburgh is
Cleaner who returned missing money receives cash reward plus promotion
5th of September 2024
A cleaner who found and returned US$10,000 in cash while cleaning an aircraft has been rewarded by his employer.
Cleaner Auwal Ahmed Dankode found the money on an airline passenger's seat after the plane had landed in Kano, Nigeria.
He promptly handed the money in to the Egypt Air station manager. A reception was held in his honour at the
Living Wage Foundation launches toolkit to support service providers
2nd of September 2024
In the UK, The Living Wage Foundation has published a new toolkit designed to help employers within the service provision industry to join the Living Wage network.
The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living, and is currently £13.15 per hour in London, and £12 per hour in the rest of the UK. For a
ABM awarded top recognition for commitment to Armed Forces Covenant.
30th of August 2024
Integrated facility and aviation services specialist ABM has achieved Gold Employer Recognition Scheme status as part of its commitment to the Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Covenant in the UK.
As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC), ABM is committed to ensuring both veterans and serving armed forces personnel are encouraged to join
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