A new survey highlights UK workers’ desk-break habits amid growing mental health concerns. Conducted by workplace product supplier, AJ Products, the survey sought to dig deeper into the importance of desk breaks and their impact on workers, whether UK workers ...

Best Companies has named BM Caterers as one of the top 100 large companies to work for in the UK. In addition, the business has been ranked among the top 25 large companies to work for in London, and among the ...

The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) has released its 2024 audit findings in its latest report ‘FM Leaders Reach the Point Where Sustainability Really Pays’. The results reveal a critical shift in the sector: sustainability initiatives are now delivering tangible ...

OCS has acquired hard services firms FES FM and FES Support Services from Forth Holdings Limited. The acquisition will double the size of OCS’ Hard Services division, creating a combined entity with over 4,000 engineers and annual revenues exceeding £600 ...

BNP Paribas SA’s London Branch has appointed Sodexo UK & Ireland as the sole IFM services partner for four sites, moving from multiple providers delivering single services to a fully integrated approach to FM services. The new seven-year contract with ...

Churchill has been awarded a 4.5-year cleaning contract with the commuter rail network Merseyrail. The contract, which was secured following a competitive tender process, sees Churchill cleaning operatives working in all 69 of Merseyrail’s stations. Merseyrail was impressed by Churchill’s ...

Pareto has acquired specialist mechanical and electrical engineering firm, Sowga. The acquisition marks a significant step forward in Pareto’s strategy to expand its technical service capabilities and positions both companies for continued growth and strengthened service offerings. The partnership brings ...

The Bedford Estates has agreed terms with premium commercial amenity and workspace provider x+why to occupy 21,500 sq ft of Bloomsbury House in Central London. The partnership with x+why will be the first time The Bedford Estates has entered into ...

Wates Residential has appointed Paul Nicholls as its new Regional Managing Director for London. Joining the business in February 2025, it marks his second time at Wates Residential, returning after four years of pursuing his own projects in the industry. ...

Apleona UK has secured a new contract with DS Smith Kemsley Paper Mill, the largest paper mill for recycled papers in the UK and the second largest in Europe. The contract, which commenced on 1 December, is for one year ...