Printer's Devil

Jo Francis is delighted to chart the progress of a home-grown promotional print specialist with big ambitions.

Jo Francis reckons the Pensions Regulator will be taking a long hard look at the Johnston Press proposals in light of previous events at Polestar.

Jo Francis sees opportunities aplenty for print amid the scramble for GDPR compliance.

Jo Francis reflects on the end of an era as St Ives exits print.

The new reporting requirements have shone a light on an uncomfortable truth for the printing industry overall.

Jo Francis wonders whether the ongoing row over the UK passport printing contract is a fine example of free trade, or an egg-on-face decision for the government and its supposed industrial strategy.

Jo Francis observes that optimism is not enough. Today's printing industry requires astute business people running the show.

Jo Francis takes off her mittens to salute the efforts of printers striving to keep going amid snow chaos, and hopes customers will be suitably appreciative - and understanding.

Jo Francis is frustrated that many retailers are not offering an obvious alternative to single-use plastic bags.

Jo Francis is boosted by the power of a positive attitude.