FM Business Daily

The latest insight from The Global Payroll Association (GPA), reveals that by year’s end, it’s forecast that UK businesses will have been subject to thousands of data security breaches, marking a 8.6% annual increase. The GPA analysed historic data on the number of annual data protection breaches reported by UK businesses between 2019 and 2023*, the number reported in 2024 so far, and how many breaches we are forecast to see before the year is out.

The latest footfall data (covering the four week period 27th October – 24thNovember 2024) from retail experts MRI Software shows that footfall across all UK destinations rose by +2.1% from October to November with shopping centres leading the increase with a +3.6% boost. 

Bidvest Noonan, a leading provider of FM services, has been awarded a contract to deliver cleaning, security, and guest services at centre:mk, one of the UK’s leading shopping destinations. For over 40 years, centre:mk has been at the heart of Milton Keynes, offering a comprehensive mix of more than 150 stores, a variety of restaurants and cafés, convenient parking, and award-winning facilities. Renowned for also hosting a huge number of events each year, centre:mk provides a vibrant and enjoyable shopping experience for millions of visitors annually.

ABM, a global leader in integrated facility and aviation services, has extended its contract to provide full facility and guest services at Multi-Realm’s retail destination, London Designer Outlet in Wembley Park. The move builds on ABM’s longstanding partnership with the retail operating partner, which manages over half of the outlet retail sites in the UK. ABM has worked in partnership with Multi-Realm since 2016 to shape the Wembley Park location into one of the most successful in the portfolio; transforming it into a retail destination at the heart of its community.

Jordan Radford, a chef at one of BM catering’s client sites in the city of London, has been crowned the overall winner of the workplace caterer’s Chef of the Year competition. His menu comprised of a wild mushroom velouté with ricotta dumpling and black truffle, Herdwick lamb from the lake district with turnip, chard and almonds and finished with a pear and bergamot tart and a classic syllabub.

The AEMT (The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades) was thrilled to return to Coventry on Thursday, November 21st, for its 7th Annual Awards Ceremony. This year’s event saw a record number of entries across eight categories, showcasing outstanding contributions from the electro-mechanical industry.

With Black Friday 2024 sales already in full swing, industry-leading waste management company, Waste Managed is calling attention to the environmental toll of one of the biggest shopping days of the year. While the event delivers massive discounts and a sales boost for businesses, the sustainability impact is undeniable, with shocking statistics showing the true cost of Black Friday sales.

Legrand UK & Ireland has added internet protocol (IP) door entry systems to its Bticino range to help contractors meet the growing technical demands of large projects while providing increased building security and peace of mind for occupants.

This December 2-4, Facilities Show is back like you’ve never seen it. Thousands of visitors are set to attend Facilities Show – now part of Anticipate London – to explore how building technologies and digitalization are driving change, while addressing key challenges like decarbonization, global risks, and shifting regulations.

Our Managing Director Cheryl M Ellerington, and Editor Claire Middleton are all set up and ready to go at this year's FASET: Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training AGM. Stop by and say hello if you're there too! 👋