Publishing

Clays steps in with rescue deal for TJ Books

TJ Books is set to continue under new ownership, with Clays sealing a deal to acquire the firm out of administration.

Competition checks delay National World takeover

Media Concierge’s £65m takeover of National World has been delayed by Irish competition authority checks.

Delfort highlights inkjet paper benefits at HID

Specialty papermaker Delfort has showcased its lightweight, thin paper range at Hunkeler Innovationdays.

London Daily Digital launches monthly print edition

Online newspaper London Daily launched into print on this month with 100,000 promotional copies of the tabloid distributed around the capital.

Media owners campaign over generative AI

National and regional newsbrands made a splash today, devoting their front pages to a campaign by the UK’s creative industries about the threat from tech giants using their work for generative AI.

Admins confirmed at TJ Books

Administrators have been appointed at TJ Books but there is still no word from managing director Andy Watts on what the future holds for the business.

Our February and March 2025 issue features the finalists in the 2025 Printweek Awards and as if that wasn’t enough to make you warm and fuzzy, the 100pp thumper is stuffed full of thought-provoking insights and all the latest news and views…

Continuing the feel good, the knowledge bank section hosts a deep dive into tax-efficient, budget-friendly perks that can help keep staff happy and we also have a look at printers’ charitable...

TJ Books is based in Padstow, Cornwall. Image: Google Maps

TJ Books looks to appoint admins

TJ Books has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator, just six months after it bought Charlesworth’s business and assets from that company’s administrators in a pre-pack deal.

CPI tackles cyber attack

Book printer CPI UK has called in specialist technical experts to tackle a cyber attack that has impacted its IT systems.  

Mortons sells media wing, printing operations retained

Kelsey Media has acquired Mortons Media Group’s publishing and events divisions, while its print and mailing business does not form part of the deal and is set to continue separately.