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July 21, 2026 by Mark Tilley

Mitie Agrees £3.1bn Takeover by OCS

OCS has announced a £3.1bn acquisition of Mitie, aligning two businesses that specialise in facilities management and transformation.

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Judge Rules That an Employer Can Legally Refuse to Employ a Spurs Fan

An employment judge has ruled that employers can legally turn down a candidate for a job if they support a ...

Sep 11 2025

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5 Ways Integrated Technology can Build a Secure and Resilient Hybrid Workplace

The way we work has changed forever. It's not enough to just give people a laptop and send them home. We need ...

Aug 22 2025

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Energy-Saving Tips Through Office Improvements

With no price cap in place for commercial energy, it’s no wonder that over 80% of UK business owners cite ...

Aug 18 2025

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When Your Remote IT Hire Funds a Missile Program

You've found the perfect remote candidate. Their CV is polished, skills are impressive, and they’re ready to ...

Aug 14 2025

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Waste Not, Want Not: How Social Enterprise is Transforming Workplace Sustainability

This week Workplace Unplugged hosted a timely and stimulating webinar titled 'Waste Not, Want Not: How Social ...

Aug 13 2025

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Real Estate Transformation and the Opportunity for FM

Something important is happening across Europe’s real estate market. It is not just a recovery, and it is ...

Aug 1 2025

Workplace Leaders Class of 2025 Celebrated

Nestled in the prestigious surroundings of London’s Hurlingham Club, the Workplace Leaders Top 50 Celebration ...

Jul 22 2025

The Facilities Event Returns – A New Home Alongside The Workplace Event

The Facilities Event is officially making its return, co-located with The Workplace Event, taking place at ...

Jul 22 2025

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Looking Ahead at The WFM Sector

Becoming Chair of IWFM is one of the proudest moments of my career. Facilities Management has been my world ...

Jul 21 2025

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Workplace Transparency Boosted by New NDA Reform

The UK government is pushing ahead with plans to render non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) unenforceable when ...

Jul 15 2025

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TSI Releases OmniWear Noise, a Lightweight, Easy-to-use Dosimeter

TSI Incorporated, a global leader in data-driven solutions, brings to market an ultra-lightweight (36g) ...

Jul 14 2025

Using AI to Modernise Facilities Management Compliance and Auditing

With technological advances an integral part of modern business, it's clear that those who keep up are those ...

Jun 25 2025

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