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Price of First Class stamps to increase by 30p

The price of First Class stamps will increase by 30p next month.

One of the prints depicts a 1995 Earls Court performance by Oasis

Prints among Oasis memorabilia auction

Over 60 lots related to rock band Oasis will be featured in Propstore’s upcoming entertainment memorabilia live auction in November, including prints of the band.

Sirane is headquartered in Telford. Image: Google Maps

Sirane shortfall revealed

The statement of affairs for packaging converter Sirane, which went into administration in July and was subsequently bought by Coppice Alupack, has revealed that Sirane had an estimated deficiency of...

Cruickshank: "I still consider every day to be an opportunity to learn"

FDM hires Alan Cruickshank in new business development role

Print and mailing company FDM Document Solutions has appointed Alan Cruickshank as its new business development manager.

Landa Digital Printing announces more press deals

Landa Digital Printing has announced a further raft of customers following its successful showing at Drupa, including two presses for Smurfit Westrock’s European operations.

Ofcom makes progress on possible USO reform

A reduced Second Class postal service appears increasingly likely as Ofcom reports on its progress in reviewing potential reform of Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation.

The Book Awards take place at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London

BPIF extends British Book Awards entry deadline

The BPIF has extended the deadline for entries for the 2024 British Book Design & Production Awards.

Your latest issue of Printweek opens by garnering opinion on the thorny and, sadly, perennial problem of how the sector can attract fresh blood and ensure it retains a bright future...

The Knowledge Bank section of our ‘reassuringly confident’ issue then takes a peek at the complementary topic of industry confidence, where we ask a range of readers to share their thoughts on the...

Hamilton turned over £18m in 2022, and employed 74 at the time of purchase

Schades buys Hamilton Adhesive Labels out of administration

Retail paper roll and label specialist Schades has bought Hamilton Adhesive Labels out of administration in a last-minute pre-pack deal.

Flexo consolidation as Xsys acquires MacDermid Graphics Solutions

Xsys has agreed a $300m-plus deal to acquire rival MacDermid Graphics Solutions and a new CEO has just joined to oversee the enlarged business.