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OCS makes £3.1 billion deal to buy Mitie
21st of July 2026
In the UK, OCS Group has announced its acquisition of fellow facilities management business Mitie. The deal will create a group with combined annual revenues of £8.5 billion, along with enhanced sector and geographic reach.
Currently employing over 135,000 people, OCS delivers integrated facilities management services to over 8,000 clients
Washroom excellence - good for business
21st of July 2026
Public washrooms are no longer a ‘back of house’ afterthought. They are a reputational touchpoint, an incentive for customers to return to a building, and a wellbeing issue. The Loo of the Year Awards in the UK campaigns for excellence in washroom provision.
IN BOARDROOMS, council chambers, hotels, shopping centres and office blocks,
BICSc announces 2026 awards finalists
20th of July 2026
In the UK, BICSc has revealed the finalists for its 2026 awards - the winners will be announced in September.
Innovation Award:
• CleanManager
• Berkeley Services UAE LLC
• Total Clean
Environmental (ESG) Award:
• Intelligent Workplace Solutions Ltd
• King's College London
Corporate Member of the Year:
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UNI Europa podcast shines a light on Europe's cleaners
17th of July 2026
European trade union organisation UNI Europa has launched a documentary podcast funded by the EU called Unsung: Cleaners. The five-part series - hosted by UK show Macro Dose - brings together the voices of cleaners across Europe, telling their stories in their own words.
From invisible labour and night shifts to dignity and organising
Reimagining washrooms and creating value
16th of July 2026
Public washrooms are rarely associated with wellbeing. More often they are viewed as a necessity - functional spaces that attract attention only when something goes wrong. Yet for Dutch operator ONE HUNDRED restrooms, the washroom represents something quite different: an opportunity to improve customer experience, support wellbeing and demonstrate
Finalists announced for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026
15th of July 2026
The finalists for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026 - founded and organised by European Cleaning Journal - have been announced, with organisations, teams and individuals from across Europe shortlisted in recognition of their achievements in the professional cleaning and hygiene sector.
Now in their ninth year, the awards remain the
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