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DM Trust and DMA triples training furlough fund
The DM Trust Home Learning Fund has pumped in £400,000 of additional funding to triple the number of furloughed staff it can support with free training after it was inundated with applications,...
Encore Envelopes expands offering
Encore Envelopes has begun producing envelopes with a wider range of coatings and embossing options to increase the potential for clients to stand out from the crowd.
Under-fire Back steps down at Royal Mail
Royal Mail has parted company with controversial CEO Rico Back with immediate effect.
Training fund launched for furloughed staff
The Data & Marketing Association (DMA) and charity the DM Trust have joined forces to launch a £200,000 free training initiative to support furloughed staff in the direct marketing industries,...
Royal Mail scheme to incentivise mailings
The direct mail industry has welcomed Royal Mail’s incentive scheme to encourage businesses suffering as a result of the coronavirus crisis to use mailings to rebuild their revenue streams.
Tecnau launches new line as IFS ploughs on
Tecnau has launched a new plough-fold cut and stack finishing system for high-speed inkjet webs that UK agent IFS described as a “gamechanger” for digital book production.
Calls for Royal Mail CEO to work in UK
Royal Mail chief executive Rico Back is under fire for working from home – because the home in question is a luxury penthouse in Switzerland.
Fox MC shuttered after virus 'killer blow'
Fox Marketing Services MC has gone into voluntary liquidation after being hit with an unexpected property lease issue just as the coronavirus crisis resulted in a dramatic drop-off in order levels.
Adare SEC results 'strong foundations' for future
Adare SEC grew its sales and profitability last year, and said it was currently “operating to good effect” and ready for the post-coronavirus recovery when it happens.
BlueCrest links up with software company to enhance offering
BlueCrest has signed a partnership agreement with postal services and compliance developer GrayHair Software to deliver end-to-end mail tracking systems.