Business

Gas prices have rocketed. Image: ENA

Industry reacts to government action on energy

Figures from industry and business have reacted to new Prime Minister Liz Truss’s actions unveiled yesterday (8 September) to support people and businesses with their energy bills.

Arc now has access to “new and very specialist markets”

First acquisition for Arc opens new markets

Workwear, PPE, and personalised clothing specialist Arc Workwear & PPE has finished integrating screen-printed leisurewear business Merch Stall, which it acquired in March, into its business to expand...

De Jong Packaging was founded by market gardener Henk De Jong

Stora Enso in €1bn corrugated buy

Stora Enso has boosted its corrugated packaging offering with a €1bn-plus deal to acquire De Jong Packaging Group.

More strikes will take place on 30 September and 1 October

Royal Mail workers to stage further strikes

Additional strike days have been announced by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) against Royal Mail’s “new attempts to casualise their company”.

Jarvis will assist businesses in “implementing and harnessing the full power of DecoNetwork"

DecoNetwork appoints first DecoPro for UK and Europe

DecoNetwork has appointed its first ‘DecoPro’ for the UK and the rest of Europe – a freelance professional providing services to its clients.

Energy prices are top of the agenda. Image: National Grid

Industry faces “mass business failure” due to energy crisis

Industry alliance the GPMA has warned of “mass business failure” if the fresh government doesn’t act immediately to cap industrial energy costs, describing the crisis as “an existential threat for the...

Brian and Janette McAllister said the move offered stability to staff

McAllister Litho to give staff £3,500 each to help pay fuel bills

McAllister Litho Glasgow (MLG) is set to help its staff meet rocketing fuel bills during the coming winter with a financial package worth £3,500 each.

Truss: frontrunner to become PM next week

Bodies react to Truss PM appointment

Several industry and business bodies have reacted to yesterday’s announcement that Liz Truss has won the Conservative Party leadership contest and will be appointed later today as Prime Minister.

Roberts: “We have started the financial year very strongly"

DS Smith shares climb following trading update; FD to leave

DS Smith’s shares have risen by over 3% in early trading after it reported that overall trading since 1 May 2022 is in line with its expectations, driven by pricing momentum and good cost control.

Dectek MD Mike Beese has seen massive demand for digitally printed packaging

Strong growth predicted for digital packaging

The packaging and label printing sector is set for steady growth through to 2027, with digital packaging printing likely to perform especially well.