Environment

Chancellor Osborne confirms North East Enterprise Zone extension

The government has committed to helping the private sector "create sustainable jobs" after announcing it will extend the North East regional enterprise zone.

CPI UK renews contract with J&G Environmental

Book printer CPI UK has renewed its waste management contract with J&G Environmental for a further two years.

Antalis launches CarbonNeutral certified papers

Antalis McNaughton has launched a new service that will enable customers to use a CarbonNeutral certified paper logo on their printed communications.

Government 'must take stronger action on raw materials shortage'

The government must take urgent action on a raw material crunch facing the UK, businesses and environmental organisations have warned.

Energy consumption of low priority to printers, research suggests

A survey of 100 senior UK and US print industry figures reveals just 6% to 8% consider carbon footprint and energy consumption important aspects of sustainability.

Healeys appoints Pureprint's Harris, hints at digital investment

Former Pureprint business development manager Kelly Harris has joined Healeys as sales and marketing director.

Weedon PSC joins POPAI

The packaging and POS display manufacturer has joined trade body Point-of-Purchase Advertising International, to help improve its service offer.

Keeping on the right side of the law

Staying up to date on obligations toward staff can be hard work. Here we provide a general overview of potential pitfalls

Industry calls for clarity over HSE's 'inflexible' FFI scheme

SMEs up and down the country are furious over proposals to levy an hourly fee for investigating H&S breaches at the discretion of HSE inspectors

It's only fair that those who break the rules foot the bill

It is recognised that good health and safety is good business, but some firms may seek to gain a short-term competitive advantage by cutting corners and putting workers and the public at risk.