People

Personalised book boss barred
The boss of a creative illustration business producing personalised books has been disqualified for abuse of the Bounce Back Loan scheme.

2025 Printweek Awards winners revealed at Festival of Print
The 2025 Printweek Awards delivered on its Festival of Print theme and then some, with well over 550 guests celebrating the best the UK print industry has to offer.

Women hail progress in print industry for International Women’s Day
Women across the world will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) tomorrow, 8 March. Printweek spoke to a cross-section of women across the print industry to take stock of progress towards true...

IPIA reveals new structure to support industry growth drive
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) has implemented a series of key strategic reforms, with which it aims to strengthen its delivery of membership support and print industry stimulus.

Elizabeth Bowerman sets up shop with Thistle and Rose consultancy
Elizabeth Bowerman, former head of UK sales for Stephen Austin and co-founder of the Young People in Print action group, has founded a print consultancy focused on helping print firms grow their...

Printing Charity opens Rising Star Awards for 2025
The Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards have opened for their 16th year this week.

Tributes paid to inspirational entrepreneur Nelson Loane
Tributes have been paid to Adare founder Nelson Loane, whose legacy includes a profound influence on today’s industry.

Packaging boss hit by heart attack sets healthy example
Fred Lill had a heart attack last year, aged 43. After warning peers across the industry about the dangers of stress, he now hopes to set a good example to the industry by encouraging healthy habits,...

Our February and March 2025 issue features the finalists in the 2025 Printweek Awards and as if that wasn’t enough to make you warm and fuzzy, the 100pp thumper is stuffed full of thought-provoking insights and all the latest news and views…
Continuing the feel good, the knowledge bank section hosts a deep dive into tax-efficient, budget-friendly perks that can help keep staff happy and we also have a look at printers’ charitable...

Print bosses mull NICs mitigation measures
Print firms are planning to put up prices or reduce headcount to help mitigate the looming National Insurance increase, according to a recent Printweek poll.