Business
Lack of clarity confuses argument over zero-hours contracts
The row over the so called zero-hours contract (ZHC) has gained traction in recent weeks, not least thanks to a survey published by Unite on 8 September, ahead of the TUC Congress in Bournemouth last...
Confidence crisis is print's opportunity
In tough times, marketing budgets are typically the first to be squeezed. And this, as any printer working with marketers will tell you, has certainly held true over the past few years.
Royal Mail rejects CWU strike ballot commitment
The Royal Mail has said that a strike ballot scheduled for next week "makes no sense".
GD Direct targets 30% growth with Xerox install
Digital marketing specialist GD Direct Solutions has said that it aims to boost business by 30%-40% following the installation of two Xerox machines, an iGen4 and a Nuvera 120 EA Production System.
New polymer banknotes could be supplied by Cumbria firm
Reports have labelled Cumbria-based Innovia Films as a "front-runner" to supply the new UK banknote material, if the decision is made to switch to polymer.
Duplo unveils application-focused London Calling 5
Duplo has unveiled some early details of its next London Calling event, which will be held at Somerset House at the end of November.
CWU to ballot for postal strike this month
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has announced that it will ballot for a national postal strike on 20 September.
CWU firm on strike ballot plans as Royal Mail privatisation confirmed
The Communication Workers' Union (CWU) has said plans to privatise Royal Mail, confirmed this morning, are a betrayal of the British public and vowed to press ahead with a planned strike ballot on 20...
SP Group launches creative arm
St Ives' specialist POS print division, SP Group, has launched a new design consultancy service to enhance its retail offering.
Esko to acquire Cape Systems
Packaging and wide-format software developer Esko has announced that it will complete the acquisition of US software firm Cape Systems by late September.