Coronavirus
IPIA and BAPC lobby BEIS on support, VAT
Industry associations the IPIA and BAPC have called on the government to create a “recovery glide path” to help print businesses get back on track once the virus crisis has passed.
Flint and Siegwerk introduce solvent surcharges
Two more inks groups have been forced to add a solvent surcharge to their inks and coatings as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which has impacted solvent availability and pricing as raw...
Printweek and the coronavirus challenges
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: In light of the dramatic changes currently impacting the sector because of government advice and support for business, we’re making some short-term changes to Printweek.
Unite calls for Cabinet-level action on PPE
Unite the union is calling for a Cabinet minister to be given specific responsibility for the production of testing kits and PPE, in order to coordinate and make the most of the ‘UK manufacturing...
Mtivity makes free offer to home workers
Mtivity is offering its sourcing and procurement software free of charge to people working from home during the Covid-19 crisis .
Industry firms step up crisis efforts with new initiatives
A host of industry firms have come up with further initiatives to help the NHS and charities amid the virus crisis.
BPIF survey details virus devastation
Results from the BPIF’s Impact Survey have revealed the devastating effects of the virus crisis and subsequent economic lockdown on large swathes of the UK printing industry.
Swathe of MPs back CWU's call on Royal Mail
More than 90 MPs have written to Royal Mail CEO Rico Back and business secretary Alok Sharma backing the CWU’s proposals that the postal service should function as an emergency network during the...
Industry steps up PPE efforts
A raft of industry manufacturers and suppliers have joined the fight to protect health and essential workers by manufacturing personal protective equipment.
PLCs update on virus impact, responses
A number of listed companies have been updating shareholders on how the coronavirus situation is affecting their businesses, and the steps they are taking to mitigate its impact.