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Disposable vapes banned, new powers for plain packaging
A new law will ban the sale of disposable vapes, and restrict the flavours, packaging, and display options available to reusable vapes, disrupting a profitable market for some printers.
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CWU slams Ofcom universal postal service report leak
The Communication Warkers’ Union (CWU) has sharply criticised Ofcom after the media regulator’s recommendation to axe Saturday post was leaked to the press.
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Businesses need to invest in productivity growth, Hunt says
Industry figures have responded to chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s claims that UK businesses need to invest more in capital to boost productivity.
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Autumn Statement: industry reacts
Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement has been cautiously welcomed by print groups, with several of the chancellor’s 110 announced measures attracting particular praise.
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Kornit CEO details Israel-Gaza war impact and firm's priorities
Kornit Digital CEO Ronen Samuel has spoken candidly about the impact of the Israel-Gaza war on the business and pledged that his top priority was supporting the firm’s employees and customers.
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Closed label company's kit auctioned off
More than 340 items from Pharmaceutical Packaging Leeds (PPL) have gone up for sale in an online auction, following the firm’s administration in July.
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Pitney Bowes begins search for new CEO
Pitney Bowes is searching for a new CEO after activist investors and stakeholders effectively ousted long-serving incumbent Marc Lautenbach.