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This page brings together the latest news stories and views on issues related to managing charity workplaces and buildings.
2018 Budget update: business rates relief and gift aid scheme rules
Several budget measures could benefit charities.
London Community Energy Fund offers help with solar PV
London-based community groups can get grants of up to £15,000 to help design solar PV installations. The offer comes ahead of Feed-in Tariff deadline.
Combustable material to be banned from the outside of buildings
Move comes in the wake of the Grenfell disaster.
Energy, maintenance, cleaning costs rising
Prices for a range of facilities-related services have risen faster than inflation.
Arthritis charities merge and adopt new identity
New brand brings together two long-standing voluntary sector organisations.
Three trade associations win bid oversee building services apprenticeships and standards
Trade bodies will set vocational standards.
Unite union calls for criminal investigation into Carillion collapse
Many schools and hospitals are facing heavy losses after the facilities management and construction services company goes into liquidation.
BIFM name change to happen on 12 November
UK's leading professional FM body to rebrand in November 2018.
New international coalition aims to set fire safety standards
Grenfell Fire prompts international consultation.