Finance

Jarrold: "We understand that it's difficult, but this is an urgent issue"

Potential delays to business’ energy package: Jarrold urges clarity

Confusion within government over how its energy relief package for business will work may leave companies waiting until November for support, according to reports.

Seriousness trumps silliness in August’s listicle

While it’s traditionally dubbed the silly season, when it comes to what dominated the August headlines in the mainstream media at least, there wasn’t an awful lot to laugh about in last month’s crop...

Tayprint appointed liquidators from Begbies Traynor on 26 August. Image: Google Maps

Tradeprint takes on Tayprint customers and staff

Family-run wide-format printer Tayprint has appointed liquidators after 45 years of operation, with some of its assets and staff taken on by neighbouring Tradeprint.

Consumer voluntary liquidations have leapt 60% since before the pandemic

UK corporate insolvencies rising

The number of corporate insolvencies in the UK has leapt above pre-pandemic levels since the start of 2022.

Energy costs now account for 60% of the paper tonnage price

Pressure mounts on printers as UK heads for recession

The UK print industry has entered a “perfect storm” of soaring costs and faltering demand as the economy stagnates.

Raithatha: results demonstrate strength of Moonpig's data-led business model

Moonpig plots 'hyper-personalised' future

Moonpig is moving towards a “hyper-personalised” customer journey and is expanding its operational footprint with two new sites, including a new facility in Tamworth capable of handling 9,000 cards an...

L-R: Scott Hughes (DBW), Jonathan Wright (RLS), and Joanna Thomas (DBW)

Change of ownership for Reel Label Solutions

Welsh label printer Reel Label Solutions' sales director Jonathan Wright has taken a majority stake in the business, as part of a deal worth £1.2m.

Nelson: Charter reaffirms the commitment we have to our customers

Compass makes SME finance pledge

Compass Business Finance has signed up to the new SME Finance Charter, which involves a number of pledges.

Some printers have seen their paper costs rise by up to 70%, according to Paul Manning

Inflation: printers “hammered from all directions”

Printers have reported price increases well beyond headline figures, as consumer inflation rises to its highest point in 40 years.

CBILS was part of the government's pandemic business support measures

Company financial distress levels rise

There was a 19% increase in the number of companies in critical financial distress in the first quarter of 2022, according to new research.