UK & Ireland

Edgbaston Stadium will become the first business in the UK to deploy innovative smart-return technology for reusable cups under a collaboration with its long-standing strategic partner Levy, Event Cup Solutions, and Belgian RFID technology experts Aucxis.

According to the latest data from BCIS, tender prices increased by an estimated average of 0.7% between 3Q2025 and 4Q2025, which resulted in 2.5% annual growth in the BCIS All-in TPI.

University of Birmingham researchers have designed a novel energy storage system that could pave the way for decarbonisation of commercial buildings by charging from surplus renewable power that would otherwise be wasted, and delivering heat or cooling when required.

Pareto FM is repositioning itself to better reflect its commitment to delivering engineering and facilities services across the UK and Ireland, as it announces additions to its executive team and a new marketing tagline.

Izzie Balmer, NAVA Propertymark auctioneer and presenter of BBC daytime TV shows Antiques Road Trip, Bargain Hunt and The Travelling Auctioneers, has auctioned two 1930s 'Mouseman' dining tables for a record-breaking 78,000.

Eric Wright Facilities Management (EWFM) has made two board-level director appointments to support the implementation of its new Securing Our Future agenda vision for enhancing service delivery within the UK's LIFT facilities and PFI projects market.

Company of Cooks is the new hospitality and catering partner for No.4 Hamilton Place, the headquarters of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).

Sodexo Live! has appointed Steven Cova as Divisional Operations Director for Sports & Stadia.

2026 marks the 75th anniversary of Kärcher's launch of HDS hot water pressure washers in the United Kingdom.

White Oaks, the senior living division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has introduced a dedicated procurement service for catering teams and residents in senior living environments.

AkzoNobel brand Dulux has partnered with indoor air quality monitor nooku to showcase the measurable health and environmental benefits of choosing water-based and low-VOC paints.

The service builds on the success of the company's RightCycle Service, and its established waste recovery and circular innovation solutions. The transformation is testament to the company's dedication to consistently enhancing its sustainability and a renewed approach to environmental responsibil

ABM has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WGNSTAR, a leading provider of managed workforce solutions and equipment support services for the semiconductor and high-technology industries in a cash transaction valued at approximately US $275 million.

Owner and operator of UK railway infrastructure Network Rail has added AtkinsRéalis Group to an alliance of contractors working on the ambitious Midlands Rail Hub programme.

Sodexo UK and Ireland has appointed Kate Hilton to the newly created position of Nutrition and Wellbeing Manager - Government and Energy & Resources.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has re-awarded a five-year total facilities management contract for multiple sites to EMCOR UK following a competitive tender process.

Episode 39 of Aramark's podcast series discusses the group's commitment to safety as a core value that informs hospitality and operations.

The Construction and Engineering team at Burges Salmon digs into the Autumn 2025 Budget to discover its likely impact on the construction and engineering sector.

According to a recent Savills analysis, sales of Fashion Services including alterations, repairs and dry cleaning have outstripped those of any other product category in the UK and suggest a shift towards value and sustainability.

MRI has released an initial analysis of retail football in the UK on Friday 28th November.