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The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, also known as Martyn’s Law, has received Royal Assent and become law. The new law, named after Martyn Hett, who was one of 22 people killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, will strengthen…
OCS in Battersea Power Station win
OCS has secured a three-year soft services contract with one of London’s most iconic and reimagined landmarks, Battersea Power Station. Claire Rumsey, Managing Director of Destinations, and Tom Anderson, Business Director for Destinations,…
Willmott Dixon invites applications for management trainee programme
Investing in a new generation of future leaders, Willmott Dixon is launching a a drive to recruit 30 management trainees across a range of disciplines. The company, which was recently the highest placed contractor in the FT Diversity…
ISS launches new security apprenticeship schemes
To mark this year’s International Security Officer’s Day (24 July), ISS has launched a new suite of security apprenticeship schemes to expand career opportunities for those working or wishing to work in security. The scheme will allow…
Corps Security in NFU Mutual win
Corps Security has landed a contract with the National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited (NFU Mutual), the UK insurance composite, to provide a fully integrated security service at over 30 of its sites throughout the UK. The…
Kier to design new Government Hub in Darlington
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has appointed Kier as its initial delivery partner to create a new state-of-the-art hub at the Darlington Economic Campus (DEC). The organisations have just agreed a pre-construction services agreement…
Mitie scores contract extension with Arsenal FC
Arsenal Football Club has renewed its security vetting contract with Mitie for a further five years. The contract extension will see Mitie continue to provide essential vetting services include background checks, criminal records checks and…
ISS vows to hire 1,000 refugees in North America
ISS has announced its commitment to hire 1,000 refugees or more across its North America business by the end of 2025. The pledge by ISS was made at Tent Partnership for Refugees’ US Business Summit on Refugees in New York City.…
Right to work checks
Nicola Smyrl, a partner in the Luton Office of Taylor Walton who advises employers and employees on a wide range of employment related issues, warns employers to takes steps to prepare now for changes to right to work checks The Government…
Mitie named as a UK Top Employer for fourth year running
Mitie has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top Employers for the fourth year running by the Top Employers Institute.
The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of its HR Best…
Applicants currently being sought for second Build Ayrshire programme – a fantastic, FREE way to…
Following a highly successful initial programme in early 2021, a second online Build Ayrshire programme which will guide local construction-related businesses on how to win more new, high-value work from Tier 1 contractors,is set…
Kier re-signs Armed Forces Covenant
The construction and infrastructure services firm has re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant, committing to a set of new pledges as it continues its commitment to the Armed Forces community.
On Friday, 3 December 2021, Andrew Davies, Chief…