Briefing

Sir John Madejski has been forced to accept defeat in his long battle to return Goodhead to profitability. So what now for the web offset sector?

Cashflow is the lifeblood of commerce, but despite the government's efforts, both the public and private sectors continue to pay their bills late

According to a new report, ever-increasing power prices are attributable to the UK's climate change policies and are likely to stymie recovery

While the dust begins to settle on last month's Drupa, many manufacturers have been quick to report on their successful participation in the Dsseldorf event.

Pre-packs, and their more infamous relation, the phoenix, have been a feature of the print industry since the Enterprise Act 2002 made administration the dominant form of insolvency. As with many...

Earlier this month, an explosion at the Hobbs Industrial Estate in Lingfield, Surrey, placed the future of many companies nearby in the balance.

The Bank of England's plan to boost lending by increasing the amount of money in the system did not work last time and it's not likely to work now

While the full extent to which the Agency Workers Directive will have an impact on the printing industry remains to be seen, there is no doubt that it will be an added cost for many struggling...

The government plans to attract new business into economically depressed areas with tax breaks and simplified planning regs, but will it work?

Despite a successful roll-out across EMEA - and a rapturous sole UK subscriber - HP is winding up its Print Station scheme. So what went wrong?

Changes to pensions that will affect every UK business are on the horizon and trade bodies are advising firms to prepare now to avoid problems later

Printers and paper firms are divided on the issue but many in the sector believe EU duties on Chinese imports can only send prices in one direction

As part of its spending review, the government plans to slash the budget for the HSE, but is it a valid target and will the cuts have the right effect?

Despite the flagging recovery, the government has added an extra bank holiday to the calendar. But what will this mean for UK business owners?

In his epic struggle to balance the country's books, the chancellor had very little leeway for generosity. However, he did miss a couple of open goals