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Forever in Our Hearts

Following confirmation of at least 36 fatalities from a fire in a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district with more than 200 people remaining unaccounted for, the government of the special administrative region has issued the following statement.
Industry Leaders Respond to Autumn Statement

The Autumn Statement was delivered against a weaker economic backdrop with Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts indicating slower GDP growth, subdued business investment and prolonged pressure on household finances-all despite confirmation from the Chancellor of a smaller 'black h
Welsh Government Renews Community-Focused Mitie FM Contract

The Welsh Government has re-awarded a facilities management contract for its administrative estate to Mitie for a further four years following a competitive tender process.
Dubai Airports Welcomes Robot Cleaners

Dubai Airports has extended its long-term FM partnership with regional facilities services provider Farnek by deploying more than 30 autonomous cleaning robots inside Terminals 1, 2, Concourse D, and Dubai Cargo Village at Al Maktoum International Airport.
Battery Development Programme Brings Real-World Impact

Researchers at Coventry University have been recognised for creating and inspiring batteries of the future for use in electric vehicles and other energy-intensive applications.
Harris Health Recognized for Hospital Patient Safety

Independent nonprofit patient safety watchdog The Leapfrog Group has awarded an "A" grade for patient safety to Harris Health's Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital with the public healthcare provider for Harris County, Texas achieving a "B" at Ben Taub Hospital.
NHS SBS Recognised for Healthcare and Capital Projects Procurement

Corporate services provider NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has been announced as the recipient of the 2025 Health Care Supply Association's (HCSA) 'Procurement Team of the Year' award.
UK Autumn Budget: Policies Expected to Impact the Built Environment and Housing

Industry leaders from across the UK's built environment react in advance to provisions that have been trailed to feature in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement.
BaxterStorey Celebrates Graduations from Service Academy

BaxterStorey is celebrating the graduation of 20 colleagues from its reimagined Service Academy which supports the development of front-of-house teams across the UK.
Veolia Expands European Urban Heating Strategy with Launch of Ecothermal Grid

Veolia has launched a pan-European 'Ecothermal Grid' programme to support the decarbonisation of district heating networks at a time when cities face growing energy demand and long-term energy insecurity.