Business
Print firms call for government action on energy price crisis
As consumers are hit by news of the huge increase in the energy price cap, print business leaders are urging the government to help firms cope with spiralling energy costs.
Macfarlane revenue and profit on the up
Macfarlane Group has recorded increases in both its sales and pre-tax profit in its half-year results.
Kwarteng uses national security powers over Royal Mail investor
Secretary of State Kwasi Kwarteng will take action under the National Security & Investment Act if a foreign investor increases its already substantial stake in Royal Mail.
Increase in households retaining their mail
JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q2 2022, which found there has been a significant increase in the amount of households retaining their mail, with more...
Royal Mail outlines strike contingency plans
Royal Mail has laid out its contingency plans, with the first of four strike dates planned by its CWU union grade employees set to begin at 4am on Friday (26 August).
SwissQprint to hold sustainability event
SwissQprint will join forces with Zund, Antalis, and Compass Business Finance at an event next month that will be centred around sustainability in large-format printing.
PrintIQ acquired by Banyan Software
PrintIQ has been acquired by “strategic development partner” Banyan Software, in a move that it said is focused on R&D investment, business growth, and unlocking more of the potential that has been...
Marketreach and SMP partner on sustainable mail guide
Marketreach has teamed up with The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) to launch a step-by-step guide on how to use mail more sustainably.
UK corporate insolvencies rising
The number of corporate insolvencies in the UK has leapt above pre-pandemic levels since the start of 2022.
Elaghmore adds Concept Group to Hexcite
UK private equity fund Elaghmore has expanded its Hexcite Group of businesses after acquiring signage specialist Concept Group in a pre-pack deal.