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Pre-budget report minute by minute
Live text and reaction from the pre-Budget report and what it means for the print industry
Industry reacts to CBI's 'alternative to redundancy' idea
Printers have reacted with caution to the CBI's proposal for an Alternative to Redundancy (ATR) scheme that would enable employers to temporarily suspend staff in anticipation of the upturn.
German rivals voice concerns over Heidelberg's 'government bailout'
Press manufacturers KBA and Manroland have both voiced concern over a state bailout that is to be handed to rival Heidelberg, reported to total 850m euros (720m).
Companies using recession as an excuse to cut pay, says Unite
Trade union Unite has claimed that some employers are "taking advantage" of the recession to force pay cuts and warned of industrial action to fight any unsubstantiated claims by companies.
Prontaprint accused of supplier 'kickbacks'
On Demand Communications' (ODC) rocky relationship with its franchisees has taken another bashing after a webchat between Prontaprint franchisees and management exposed criticisms of levies and cost...
Quebecor closes Corby plant with 250 losses
Administrators for Quebecor World have made 250 redundancies after announcing the closure of the group's Corby web offset plant following a period of administration.