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![(L-R) Mula CEO Marco Lawrenz with Spread Group CEO Julian de Grahl](/media/nnbpu2d2/spreadgroup-mula-press-release-marco-julian.jpeg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722ca194ba0)
Spread Group acquires shares in B2B merchandise platform
Customised fashion and lifestyle products provider Spread Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Berlin-based B2B merchandise platform Mula.
![Floral tributes have been laid to the Queen across the country, including at this statue of Her Majesty in Newmarket](/media/d3fdp20k/newmarket-queen.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722cc409870)
Bank holiday for Queen’s funeral; Mourning period employer responsibilities highlighted
Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday, while also marking the final day of the period of national mourning.
![Adams: "Ultimately, our long-term goal was to be a branded workwear supplier"](/media/4mnbe5er/nationwide-work-wear.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722c9d42c50)
Mina Print rebrands to Nationwide Workwear
Mina Print has rebranded itself as Nationwide Workwear, as part of a pivot away from large-format print and towards customised clothing for businesses.
![Today's planned strike is no longer taking place](/media/uhlnkwf5/royal-mail-electric-vehicle.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722d31ae600)
Postal strike called off
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called off today’s planned strike action, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
![Gas prices have rocketed. Image: ENA](/media/afndysxq/gas-energy-networks-association.png?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722cfc26c30)
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”](/media/yudphs0d/arc-workwear.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722c9505650)
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](/media/utxpi5ee/de-jong-packaging-truck.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722cb57bf10)
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](/media/3v0hzhsu/royal-mail-letters.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722d18f3cf0)
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"](/media/wj5c0tvi/kevin-deco.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722c65a95f0)
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.
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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...