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Sodexo recognised among UK's top employers for gender equality
30th of July 2026
Sodexo UK & Ireland has been named one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the third consecutive year.
Compiled by Business in the Community and promoted by The Times, the annual listing recognises organisations that are embedding gender equality across their businesses and taking action to create more inclusive
AI company offers free cleaning service in New York to train robots
28th of July 2026
Cleaners with built-in cameras attached to their caps are helping to train the next generation of cleaning robots.
AI company Micro AGI is offering free cleaning services to residents of New York City in exchange for data. The cleaners' cap cameras are connected via a lead to their mobile phones, allowing the company to gather valuable
ABM renews Waterford hospital contract
24th of July 2026
ABM has been re-awarded a contract to continue providing cleaning services at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) under an agreement with Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE).
The renewed contract covers five UHW facilities, including operating theatres, intensive care units and the recently opened Haematology and Oncology Day Unit. ABM will
Self-driving toilet designed to help the elderly
22nd of July 2026
A smart, self-driving toilet that can be summoned by a home-owner when it is needed has been developed by Chinese technology firm Yueban.
The autonomous Xiaoban toilet was recently showcased at an exhibition in Shanghai focused on elderly care, assistive technology and rehabilitation medicine.
The machine uses technology similar to that found in
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.
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