Press release Loo of the Year Awards named finalist in prestigious European industry awards Loo of the Year Awards has been named a finalist in the 2026 European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards, earning recognition among the industry's leading organisations from across Europe. The UK's leading independent washroom benchmarking scheme has been shortlisted in the Best Initiative Raising the Profile of the Cleaning Sector category following a record-breaking number of entries. Organised by European Cleaning Journal, the awards celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership across the profess By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release 25 years Target Escorts®: European company invests in new digital platform to mark its anniversary To mark its 25th anniversary, the company managing Target Escorts® presents a comprehensive website relaunch with modern web design, new CMS technology and an information architecture optimised for search engines and AI systems. By Target Escorts • 2 min read
Press release Trading standards investigation highlights huge differences in gold buying offers A Trading Standards investigation in Wiltshire has revealed significant differences in the prices offered by businesses buying gold from members of the public, with one mobile buyer offering little more than half the verified market value for an identical quantity of gold. The investigation was carried out following a request from Jon White, owner of Royal Wootton Bassett-based Gold-Traders (UK) Ltd. Jon has long had concerns that consumers are not protected from sharp practice in a sector whic By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release South Cheshire Farm Blaze Highlights Fire Safety Risks to Businesses Crewe-based Safe 365 UK is urging businesses across the region to ensure their fire risk assessments are in order following last month's major incident at Checkley Lane A fire safety consultancy based in Crewe is calling on businesses across Cheshire and the North West to review their fire risk arrangements, following a major blaze at a chicken farm near Bridgemere on 29 May 2026. The fire at The Grange, Checkley Lane, reported by the BBC, drew around 50 firefighters and ten fire engines from a By Kirk David • 2 min read
Press release Two Midlands-based Professionals Achieve Master’s-Level Qualifications Through the National Apprenticeship Scheme Burton-upon-Trent-based SME, AI Global Media, is proud to celebrate the achievements of two valued members of its management team, both of whom have recently completed the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship, both earning a Distinction. Laura O’Carroll joined AI Global Media in 2014, when the company was still in its early stages of growth. Beginning her career within the features team, Laura quickly progressed into an assistant management role before taking on the position of Awards Man By Kathryn Hall • 2 min read
Press release ‘How safe are your electronics?” asks electrician Pete McCallum Pete McCallum, the founder of one of the South West's leading electrical contractors has launched a new service for businesses which centres around the four pillars of electrical safety. Since 2006, TECC Ltd have helped thousands of customers across domestic, commercial and public sectors maintain their four pillars of electrical safety. Founder, Pete says there needs to be far more education and understanding, particularly for businesses with premises, around electrical safety. His team routin By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Background screening expert warns energy sector to review screening processes as projects accelerate Energy companies should review whether their background screening processes would stand up to audit as projects accelerate and workforces become increasingly complex, according to Complete Background Screening (CBS), one of the UK's most trusted providers of pre-employment screening and DBS checks. Demand for labour across renewables, infrastructure and nuclear continues to grow, while organisations face increasing pressure to balance project delivery with security, safety and compliance requir By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release As employers lean on temp work, screening demand is building in the sectors under most pressure, says CBS The UK's temporary recruitment market is showing its strongest signs of recovery in more than two years, but Complete Background Screening (CBS), one of the UK's most trusted providers of pre-employment screening and DBS checks, is warning recruiters not to overlook the impact this could have on vetting and onboarding times. The latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs found temporary billings increased in April, marking the strongest growth in more than two and a half years. The sectors driving t By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release Workplace excellence: Local financial planning firm are rewarded for their supportive workplace The team at Southby & Co. Financial Planning, based in the South West, has been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in multiple categories in prestigious national awards which recognise financial services firms that are building strong and supportive working environments for their teams. The Swindon firm were named ‘Highly Commended’ in both the Women’s Equality Champion category and the Mental Health Advocacy category at the Workplace Excellence Awards 2026, run by FT Adviser. These awards, now in the By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release From Sufferer to Social Entrepreneur: One Man’s Journey to Transform Lives Touched by Agoraphobia West London man builds national support organisation from scratch — now calling for wider awareness, medical education, and community support By Ophelia Birch • 3 min read
Press release Loo of the Year Awards invited to speak at major international industry event Loo of the Year Awards, the UK's leading independent washroom benchmarking scheme, has been invited to share its expertise at Interclean Amsterdam, the world's largest professional cleaning and hygiene exhibition, with Managing Director Becky Wall BEM speaking on behalf of the organisation. Held at RAI Amsterdam, the event attracts cleaning, hygiene and facilities management professionals from across the globe and is widely regarded as one of the sector's most influential gatherings. Becky was By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release Award-winning charity launches new initiative to connect local organisations Award-winning charity Best Mates hosted the first Community Impact Round Table in May, creating a space for organisations to share ideas, build connections and strengthen support across the community. Earlier this year, the charity was named Charity of the Year at the South West Business Awards in Swindon. During the event, co-founder Jeff Tucker won a business lunch for eight people in a raffle and decided to use it to bring together charities, community groups and organisations from across th By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
