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Government unveils Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses

Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has unveiled new support for businesses and public sector organisations facing rising energy bills in Great Britain and Northern Ireland which aim to assist growth, prevent unnecessary insolvencies and protect jobs. Through a new government Energy Bill ...

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Built environment must progress on decarbonisation as demand for green buildings continues to rise

Progress is being seen in some aspects of the built environment on the drive to be more sustainable, according to RICS Sustainability Report 2022, however the rate of advancement needs to accelerate significantly and become more widespread. The report, which ...

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VPS Group buys Nexus National Security Network

VPS Group has acquired Nexus National Security Network, the UK’s security outsourcing experts. VPS is widely regarded as the European market leader in vacant property protection, securing over £3.5 billion worth of properties across the continent, for residential and commercial ...

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BaxterStorey announces senior moves as it plans for regional growth

The hospitality food service provider has announced senior leadership moves as it looks to expand its regional presence. Sarah Miller, Managing Director for BaxterStorey London, will be moving to lead and grow its South region, following the departure of Mack ...

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NG Bailey IT services ‘transforming connectivity’ with ambitious growth plans

Independent engineering and services firm, NG Bailey, has unveiled ambitious growth plans for its IT services business following a strong financial performance. The company’s IT Services, which delivers integrated IT infrastructure and managed services in sectors including healthcare, defence and ...

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Noisy workplaces are damaging productivity and health for office workers

Noisy offices are lowering productivity, with 60 per cent of office workers unable to concentrate and delivering poor quality work due to loud workspaces, according to a new study by Oscar Acoustics. The specialists in architectural acoustic finishes, has released ...

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Amadeus trials carbon labelling at NEC Group venues

The live events caterer has introduced carbon labelling at NEC Group venues, in a partnership with food technology and sustainability specialists Foodsteps. The trial is assessing the carbon impacts of 1,800 recipes sold at the NEC and ICC, labelling dishes ...

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Sodexo Live! academy welcomes first recruits

Six new apprentices, aged 16 to 18, have been appointed and undergone their induction to a new apprentice academy, launched by Sodexo Live! and Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc OBE in February 2022. The Sodexo Live! academy with Raymond Blanc was set up ...

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Bellrock acquires technical services firm

Bellrock Property & Facilities Management Ltd has acquired Martech Technical Services Ltd. Located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, Martech assists and advises clients and professional specifiers in the safety, testing, and repair of external structure and fabric. The business will sit within ...

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Platinum Facilities secures M&E deal at London’s Sea Containers

The technology led hard FM service provider has won a three-year contract to deliver the M&E maintenance services for Yorke Property Management Ltd at the prestigious Sea Containers property in London. Platinum Facilities was awarded the contract following a competitive ...

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