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'Rogue' valuations rife in print business sales, expert says
'Rogue' business valuers are giving unrealistic valuations in an attempt to win new business, an industry expert has warned.
ABI calls for increased controls on pre-pack deals
Recent developments in the UK insolvency regime have had a "disproportionately negative effect on unsecured creditors" and may lead to more jobs lost than saved, the Association of British Insurers...
Chancellor Alistair Darling calls on banks to increase lending to small businesses
Chancellor Alistair Darling has called on banks to "live up to the promises" of improving their rate of lending to small businesses.
Decline in print industry is slowing, statistics show
The decline in the print industry has slowed over the past three months and the sector is now faring better than others, newly released statistics have shown.
Expert warns against payment plans for late paying customers
Arranging payment plans with customers struggling to pay their bills can "blow cashflow out of the water" and be almost as detrimental as a bad debt, an industry expert has warned.
PIPS education programme for upcoming pension scheme changes launched
The Printing Industry Pension Scheme (PIPS) is to launch an ongoing education programme for printers, in advance of the pension reforms that come into force in 2012.
Printer appears on the BBC to discuss economic recovery
Printer Richard Cockerill appeared on the BBC's Business Breakfast this morning in a feature about confidence returning to the market.
Bank lending improves but industry expert warns of sub prime prominence
Banks are anticipating an increase in both secured and unsecured lending to small businesses, the Bank of England (BoE) has said.
Trinity Mirror confirms plans to close nine titles
Trinity Mirror has confirmed that it plans to close a number of its Midlands titles, with around 24 print jobs expected to be lost.
BPIF survey paints gloomy picture of UK print industry
Almost 60% of print companies have cut prices and half anticipate further cuts, the latest BPIF Directions survey has found.