Security

Overmatter: peppy passport

As it’s been a record +21 degrees in February, it’s only natural that thoughts should turn to summer holidays.

De La Rue takes on tobacco task for HMRC

HMRC aims to crack down on the illicit sale of tobacco products through a new multimillion-pound contract with De La Rue.

£50m polymer tender underway

The Bank of England has launched a £50m tender for the supply of banknote polymer over an eight-year period.

Despite digital growth the promissory note persists

With an increasing number of contactless payments being made, and the popularity of using mobile phones for managing money, it is easy to wonder whether the paper (or, nowadays, plastic) banknote...

De La Rue revamps, readies hard Brexit passport plan

De La Rue could have to step in to issue emergency passports in the event of a hard Brexit, and is discussing contingency plans with the Home Office despite losing the tender to produce UK passports...

New COO joins Adare SEC

Former Communisis director Tom Prestwich has joined Adare SEC as its new chief operating officer.

Adare SEC Redditch to focus on security print

Adare SEC is to concentrate operations at its Redditch site on core security products with an investment of around £400,000 early next year.

New £50 notes to be printed on plastic

The Bank of England has confirmed it plans to issue a new £50 note printed on polymer.

New CFO appointed at Adare SEC

Adare SEC has appointed a former Xaar and Rexam Printing director as its new CFO.

Adare SEC CEO leaves business

Adare SEC has parted company with its chief executive in the latest high-level departure at the business.