Since 1 October 2025, central government buyers have had to use the PPN 002 Social Value Model and give social value at least 10% of the total score. Here’s what that means for cleaning and facilities contracts, and what good social value commitments look like.

Police recorded more than 433,000 criminal damage offences in England and Wales in the year to March 2026. For businesses, the bill goes well beyond the repair. Here’s what the data shows and why removing graffiti quickly is one of the best defences.