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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
US survey reveals how Covid has changed the washroom forever
27th of August 2024
American people have changed their perceptions of public toilets following Covid, according to the latest Bradley Corporation survey.
Around 80 per cent of respondents said they had become more conscious of germs as a result of the pandemic. Nearly 70 per cent said they now use a paper towel as a barrier between themselves and the toilet flush,
Street cleaner heads off on holiday after fund-raising turnaround
22nd of August 2024
London street cleaner Paul Spiers will be heading out on a £3,000 holiday this summer following a new twist to a story about fund-raising and community spirit.
Beckenham resident Lisa Knight began a collection for Spiers, 63, who is described as being a beloved member of the community. When she heard he had only once been abroad she set out
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards - just three weeks to go!
20th of August 2024
In just three weeks, we'll be on our way to Lisbon to celebrate with the finalists of the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2024 and crown our winners. Will you be joining us in October for the biggest night of the year for our industry?
Even if you're not a finalist, attending the event is a great opportunity to enjoy a fantastic night of
Vacuum robot dog can locate and suck up rubbish with its feet
20th of August 2024
A group of Italian scientists have built a quadruped robot capable of identifying litter and picking up smaller items using leg-mounted vacuums.
VERO has been designed to seek out small items of refuse such as cigarette butts. Discarded butts are said to pose a risk to the world's oceans because they release toxic chemicals and microplastics as
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