Environment

Conservatives promise 'significant' hike in Annual Investment Allowance

The Conservative Party has promised a new "significantly higher, permanent level for the Annual Investment Allowance" alongside a mix of new and existing policies in its pre-election manifesto.

Labour manifesto promises rates cut for small business

The Labour Party has promised to "cut and then freeze business rates for over 1.5m smaller business properties" in its manifesto, which was launched yesterday ahead of next month's general election.

New law to tackle illegal use of print machinery to come into force

New legislation for England and Wales aimed at tackling the illegal use of specialist printing equipment has come into force.

Watermill Press installs solar scheme

Watermill Press has installed 750 solar panels covering almost the entire 3000sqm roof of its premises, in what it believes is the biggest solar panel scheme in Bradford.

Act before the funding purse closes for good

Few UK industry sectors emerged from the recession as bloodied and bruised as UK Print PLC. Prior to the downturn the industry was in a tailspin thanks to the rise of online communication channels,...

Small Business Act paves way for improved SME finance

Small businesses are expected to benefit from improved access to finance as a result of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act, which received Royal Assent last week.

New EU regs look set to stifle mercurial talents

There are on the horizon tougher EU regulations regarding the use of hazardous substances that are targeted at some of the more troublesome elements of the periodic table, among them lead (Pb),...

Old-school schemes find favour with a new generation

Ink-stained apprentices were a feature of the printing trade for centuries. At least three US presidents – Thomas Jefferson, Warren Harding and Lyndon Johnson – worked as so-called ‘printer’s devils’...

BPIF welcomes SME support in pre-election Budget

The BPIF has welcomed a number of business-support measures announced in last week's pre-election Budget, including the launch of a consultation into the current system of business rates.

PEFC endorses CPI poll packaging findings

The PEFC has welcomed the results of a Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) commissioned YouGov poll, which revealed that UK consumers prefer their groceries and fresh produce to be available in...