Publishing

DC Thomson focuses on customer value
Publishing and printing group DC Thomson is back in the black in its most recent results.

Higgs Group sells publishing business
The historic Henley printer and publisher Higgs Group has sold The Henley Standard, a local newspaper it has printed since 1892, to independent local media group Baylis Community Media CIC, as part of...

Lights, camera, action for Clays
Clays is set to have a starring role in the new series of Inside the Factory.

City A.M. cuts Monday edition
London financial free-sheet City A.M. has cut its print editions from four to three days a week, putting a “renewed focus” on video and audio journalism on Mondays and Fridays.

Expansion fuelled CB Printforce UK collapse
The collapse of CB Printforce UK has left a shortfall of more than £4.5m with continental firms among the largest creditors.

National World takeover progresses to next stage
Media Concierge’s takeover of National World has moved a step closer after the respective boards of both companies reached agreement on the all-cash deal.

Major artists feature in Big Issue designer wrapping paper collection
Pop-art graffiti artist Opake and comedian Harry Hill are among the names that have contributed to a new wrapping paper collection from the Big Issue.

Stephens & George and ECO3 seal fresh plates deal
Stephens & George Print Group, one of the biggest users of printing plates in the UK, has extended its relationship with ECO3 with a fresh contract for the supply of chemistry-free plates.

Mail sees notable growth in recycle rates in Q3
JICMail has released its data for Q3 2024, which found that 87% of mail discarded within a 28-day period is recycled, and recycling rates are up 14 percentage points year-on-year compared to the 73%...

Media Concierge improves offer for National World
Media Concierge Holdings has upped the price of its takeover bid for National World to 23.00p per share.