UK & Ireland

In anticipation of the UK's Autumn Budget on Wednesday, Andrew Teacher, Co-founder of real estate advisory practice LauderTeacher and former British Property Federation spokesperson, comments on rumoured reforms to council tax and business rates.

The UK construction industry is demanding long-term certainty from the upcoming Autumn Budget according to a market insight report from multi-disciplinary consultancy Pick Everard.

Veolia is preparing to reopen its Beighton Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Sheffield which was closed by a fire that has been attributed to an incorrectly disposed-of battery in household recycling.

Health, wellbeing, productivity and sustainability are now the key drivers of in-work catering according to a new whitepaper from Elior UK.

Mitie has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Transport Technology Framework (RM6347) which covers integrated transport solutions from strategy and consultancy to installation, deployment and data management.

A new partnership between the Built Environment Partnership in Construction (BPIC) network and AtkinsRéalis will champion inclusion across the built environment sector in Northern England.

Fooditude, the delivered-in workplace

With only a fortnight to the UK's Autumn Budget, recent output data are probably not what Chancellor Rachel Reeves wanted to see, says BCIS chief economist David Crosthwaite.

Pobl Group, Wales's largest provider of housing, care and support services, has selected field service management provider Totalmobile to help transform the way repairs are managed and delivered.

Compliance specialist Fieldway Group has introduced a new organisational structure and shared culture framework to enhance service delivery and safety outcomes across public-sector and institutional estates across the United Kingdom.

A new report from the National Audit Office considers the contribution of spending by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) in 2024-25 to the UK government's mission of becoming a "clean energy superpower".

RO Land has completed the sale of its residential development site in Old Stratford, West Northamptonshire, to Stonewater Housing Association.

Mary-Lou Press, President of NAEA Propertymark (National Association of Estate Agents), comments on the latest Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report which finds lenders driving down the cost of low-deposit mortgages.

Louis Morford has been named as BM Caterers' Chef of the Year after impressing judges during the latest iteration of the culinary competition.

Compass Group UK & Ireland has been recognised in the 'Large Employer of the Year' category of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards for a second consecutive year.

Compass Group's integrated facilities management business 14forty has appointed Andrew Nichol as Director of Hard Services.

The Northern Infant and Junior School in Fareham, Hampshire, has improved its outdoor space by installing an allotment area with support from Pye Homes.

Sabert Corporation Europe has launched a new version of its compact Deli2Go range.

EMCOR UK's 2025 environmental, social and governance (ESG) report documents the facilities services provider's progress in aligning its corporate policies with key frame

Abloy UK's new 'Partner Program' is designed to build stronger, more collaborative relationships with its valued partners across the security industry.