Publishing
Johnston Press eases financial pressure with covenant deal
Johnston Press has gained some financial breathing room after “resetting” its banking covenants ahead of an anticipated refinancing of its debt.
Polestar 'on track' and anticipating pivotal year
Polestar has filed its first set of results since acquiring BGP and Stones, and chief executive Barry Hibbert has further joint ventures and acquisitions in his sights for this year.
Glynn Print Group in liquidation
The Website Leeds and sister company Glynn Print Finishers have been placed into creditors’ voluntary liquidation (CVL) with the loss of all remaining 126 jobs.
Anxious Christmas for some in print
Jo Francis laments the lack of seasonal cheer for hundreds of print workers.
Polestar Colchester staff in 30-day consultation
Polestar has confirmed that it has entered a 30-day consultation with a number of staff at its Colchester web offset site.
Croydon Citizen launches free monthly print publication
South London web start-up The Croydon Citizen has launched a crowd-funded print version of its local news publication, 12 months after the launch of the online title.
Up to 1,500 jobs impacted by KBA restructure
German press manufacturer KBA Group has announced a ‘strategic realignment’ of its divisions that could affect up to 25% of its workforce.
New book production courses via BIC
BIC, the book industry supply chain organisation, has set up a new suite of book production training courses that will commence next year.
The Website Leeds adds Bradford expertise
The Website Leeds is gearing up for growth and has strengthened its team with four new employees joining from the former St Ives Direct Bradford business.
Trinity Mirror axes Liverpool Post
Newspaper publisher Trinity Mirror has announced that the 19 December edition of its weekly business newspaper The Liverpool Post, launched in 1855, will be its last.