Security
SFO launches probe into De La Rue
It never rains but it pours for De La Rue. The Serious Fraud Office has announced an investigation into its activities in South Sudan, just ahead of the PLC’s annual general meeting at which dissident...
Activist investor puts more pressure on De La Rue
De La Rue is on the receiving end of renewed pressure from activist investor Crystal Amber, which has called on chairman Philip Rogerson to stand down at next week’s AGM.
De La Rue to cut 170 jobs, Unite blames passport loss
De La Rue has launched a consultation at its Gateshead Plant that could result in the loss of 170 jobs, with union Unite laying the blaming squarely on the company’s loss of its £490m UK passport...
De La Rue finds US buyer for International Identity Solutions
De La Rue has sold its International Identity Solutions business to American specialist company HID Global for £42m.
Bank of England prepares for polymer £50
The Bank of England has awarded the substrate contract for the coming polymer £50 to CCL Secure and De La Rue.
De La Rue warns on profits, CEO to depart
Shares in De La Rue fell by nearly 30% after the security printing group warned on its outlook and announced further restructuring, together with the departure of CEO Martin Sutherland.
DLRT achieves tough quality standard
Secure printing firm DLRT has successfully been re-accredited with the ISO 9001:2015 standard for the fourth time.
Security Print Solutions acquired by Authentix
Security Print Solutions (SPS) has been acquired by global authentication giant Authentix.
Your network is only as secure as your weakest link
Earlier this month, Hydro, one of the world’s largest producers of aluminium, was forced to switch to manual operations at some of its 40 sites dotted around the world due to a severe ransomware...
Access to Cash Review: BoE to convene stakeholders
The Bank of England has said it is "committed to cash" in light of the findings of the independent Access to Cash Review, which has warned that 17% of the UK population, or 8m adults, would struggle...