Finance
Potential delays to business’ energy package: Jarrold urges clarity
Confusion within government over how its energy relief package for business will work may leave companies waiting until November for support, according to reports.
Seriousness trumps silliness in August’s listicle
While it’s traditionally dubbed the silly season, when it comes to what dominated the August headlines in the mainstream media at least, there wasn’t an awful lot to laugh about in last month’s crop...
Tradeprint takes on Tayprint customers and staff
Family-run wide-format printer Tayprint has appointed liquidators after 45 years of operation, with some of its assets and staff taken on by neighbouring Tradeprint.
UK corporate insolvencies rising
The number of corporate insolvencies in the UK has leapt above pre-pandemic levels since the start of 2022.
Pressure mounts on printers as UK heads for recession
The UK print industry has entered a “perfect storm” of soaring costs and faltering demand as the economy stagnates.
Moonpig plots 'hyper-personalised' future
Moonpig is moving towards a “hyper-personalised” customer journey and is expanding its operational footprint with two new sites, including a new facility in Tamworth capable of handling 9,000 cards an...
Change of ownership for Reel Label Solutions
Welsh label printer Reel Label Solutions' sales director Jonathan Wright has taken a majority stake in the business, as part of a deal worth £1.2m.
Compass makes SME finance pledge
Compass Business Finance has signed up to the new SME Finance Charter, which involves a number of pledges.
Inflation: printers “hammered from all directions”
Printers have reported price increases well beyond headline figures, as consumer inflation rises to its highest point in 40 years.
Company financial distress levels rise
There was a 19% increase in the number of companies in critical financial distress in the first quarter of 2022, according to new research.