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Are you ‘Protect Duty’ Prepared?
Protect Duty is a piece of new government legislation designed to provide better protection from terrorism for the British public, and is expected to come into force in 2023.
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Mitie acquires connection provider Rock Power Connections Ltd
Mitie has acquired Rock Power Connections Limited, an Independent Connection Provider, specialising in the design and installation of new high voltage electricity supplies, the renewal of electrical assets up to 132kV and electric vehicle (EV) charge points. The acquisition significantly enhances Mitie’s existing EV capabilities having already installed several thousand charge points. The acquisition of Rock complements Mitie current technical services strengths and will give Mitie distinctive high voltage capabilities and Independent Connection Provider status, supporting its delivery of green projects and enabling it to address the energy total cost of ownership of new and existing clients.
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Central Government
A trusted partner for government over decades Few estates are as diverse or extensive as those managed by the UK government. Transforming a flexible, fit-for-purpose, productive and sustainable estate whilst coordinating the services required for efficient day-to-day running is a considerable challenge.
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How will companies reach their net zero targets without a plan?
More than a third (36%) of UK businesses currently have a strategy to achieve net zero carbon or plan to make one. On average, these businesses expect to reach net zero carbon by 2029. However, nearly half (47%) of these companies don’t have a plan in place to achieve net zero by their target date.
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Workers excited to return to the office over Christmas period
Over half of workers (54%) say they are excited to be back in the office this festive season after two years of disruption due to COVID, with nearly two thirds of people (64%) appreciating the festive cheer in the office even more after the pandemic. Tucking into treats, decorating desks, wearing festive jumpers, and catching up with colleagues ahead of the break are all among the best things about the office at Christmas time. More than half (53%) of office workers say they love sharing festive cheer with colleagues and a similar number (51%) love the feeling of their workplace at this time of year.
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The heat is on for solar sceptics
If you’ve noticed a recent escalation in anti-solar rhetoric, you’re not alone. A range of voices have questioned whether the UK should be championing the sometimes unpredictable form of energy generation. Here Mitie’s Energy Markets Research Manager, Alan Whitefield, takes a closer look at the issues behind the heated debate.
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Mitie expands support for UK defence with new Landmarc contract win
Landmarc Support Services, a joint venture between Mitie and Amentum, has been awarded a seven year £560m contract to manage the UK land on which thousands of Armed Forces personnel train. As well as core services, such as facilities management, rural estate management and operational services, an estimated £800m of additional works could also be delivered as part of the contract. Mitie has several contracts to support the UK defence sector, including a recent award to deliver facilities management services across the MOD estate in Cyprus – building on its existing support in Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands and Ascension Island – and its contract to deliver maintenance services for sites across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Turning Blue Monday Green: Residents want more greenery in UK cities
This Blue Monday, two thirds (66%) of city dwellers have said they want to see more greenery where they live, work and socialise. More than half (57%) would welcome more vertical green living walls to make up for a lack of ground space. A similar number (51%) think there is currently not enough investment in urban greening.
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Mitie names as supplier for new NHS SBS sustainability framework
Mitie has been appointed to the new NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure framework agreement. Covering two lots, Mitie will be able to deliver sustainable transport consultancy and charging infrastructure installation services to a range of public sector organisations. The appointment is underscored by Mitie’s strong EV credentials, boasting one of the largest electric fleets in the UK.
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Meet our people: Jerry’s fighting fire on Ascension Island
No two days are the same for Jerry Williams, who works as a firefighter as part of Mitie’s contract with the UK Ministry of Defence Strategic Command on Ascension Island. It’s an isolated but strategically-located 33.97 square mile landmass in the South Atlantic Ocean. Jerry shared his experiences working for the UK’s leading facilities management company.