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The last UK university print course closed in 2012. Many argue that on-the-job training is now the only answer, but others say this is costly and takes too much time. So, could there be another way?

Paperlinx has appointed Dave Allen as its chief executive following four months without a permanent head.

Dainippon Screen has announced the promotion of Brian Filler, formerly vice president of Screen Europe, to the vacant president role with immediate effect.

Wyndeham Group has announced 70 redundancies at its Peterborough facility as the result of a month-long consultation with employees at the plant.

News International has found a replacement for departed chief executive Tom Mockridge in former BSkyB chief operating officer Mike Darcey.

Polestar Varnicoat looks set to close after the company kicked off a 30 day consultation at the site on Wednesday (2 January).

Bobst has created a new business zone for northwest Europe with Craig Moran appointed as business director for the area from 1 January.

Gerard Heanue, managing director, Heidelberg UK

Government plans to reduce the minimum consultation period for large-scale redundancies from 90 to 45 days are regressive and anti-job measures, Unite has said.