Finance
New banks take up the SME challenge
The business banking market is evolving. Once upon a time, you would take your pick from the traditional big-hitters in the sector: household names like RBS, Lloyds, Santander, HSBC and their various...
HMRC always gets its share
It’s bad enough that failed firms leave a wake of upset and financially hurt creditors. But when the taxman steams in, takes preference over unsecured creditors, saving little for anyone else, it can...
James Cropper 'positive' in post-Q1 update
James Cropper is looking ahead to a positive financial year thanks to a “promising” first quarter that follows a year in which pre-tax profits were halved.
Antalis sales slip in H1
Antalis has announced a drop in sales and profits for the first half of the year, with no further news as yet on its search for a new shareholder to take over Sequana’s majority stake in the...
De La Rue shareholders revolt over pay
De La Rue shareholders have sent a strong message about their unhappiness at the PLC’s remuneration policy at its AGM.
Bobst warns of slowdown in H1 results
Bobst has reported a slowdown in sales for the first half of 2019 and subsequently issued a warning on growth for the remainder of the year.
Grafitec installs folder for Glastonbury Festival
Grafitec has installed a Stahl T52-4X folder at Glastonbury Festival to assist with the production of the music event's on-site newspaper.
Can gov’t plan turn the tide for SMEs?
A new support package for the UK’s exporting SMEs could assist UK print’s global standing
Thomas Loughlin boosts post-press portfolio
Thomas Loughlin has taken on a Trimatt pick-and-place machine and a Blumer Atlas ram punch to enhance its print finishing after receiving a £250,000 invoice finance facility.
Industry growth slowed in Q1 but held above forecast
The first quarter of 2019 experienced a slowdown in growth following the previous quarter’s seasonal boost, but the drop-off was not as extensive as had been expected, according to the BPIF’s latest...