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Anti-competitive activities; UK exits, and insolvency shortfalls – but not all bad news
Our roundup of September’s biggest stories makes for a tough read in parts, but rest assured there was a smattering of good news to lighten the industry’s mood.

CX Services champions neurodiversity after hiring “outstanding” apprentice
Argyll mailing house CX Services has urged printers to consider how they could do more to hire neurodivergent workers after offering a full-time job to an apprentice with Asperger’s Syndrome.

Powlsons MD celebrates 50 years in business
John Jones, managing director of Colwyn Bay digital printer Powlsons, will celebrate his 50th year at the business on 7 October.

Eight Group becomes Living Wage Employer
Eight Group has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.

Royal Academy printmaker Norman Ackroyd dies
Renowned landscape artist and printmaker Norman Ackroyd has died following a period of illness, aged 86.

Board revamp at Software Circle
Software Circle has confirmed changes to its board and non-exec line-up that have been ratified at the group’s AGM.

Bigger remit for Read in latest Walstead rejig
Walstead Group UK CEO Debbie Read has gained an expanded remit following the latest round of senior management changes at the group.

Domino partners on STEM career returners initiative
Domino Printing Sciences has partnered with employment consultancy STEM Returners on a new programme to help STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) professionals return to work in...

New CFO in place at Walstead
Walstead Group has appointed a new CFO who arrives with a long track record at a variety of media businesses.

Northend celebrates 135 years
Northend has celebrated 135 years in business with an event held at the firm’s original city centre premises – now a Slug & Lettuce pub.