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WH Smiths wrangle with John Menzies on distribution could force 12,000 newsagents to close and be dangerous for printers, warns Menzies

BPI still claims Macfarlanes offer is unattractive despite its rival raising its bid to 310p per share

Premier Paper has issued a terse statement in response to Donsides reply to Premier's writ

The GPMU's pay dispute with St Ives Web Division looks to be reaching a conclusion, with a pay agreement to be voted on today by workers at Caerphilly.

KBA UK managing director Kelvin Lowe is leaving the firm after four years to set up his own business

Time Warner-owned InStyle magazine is looking for a printer for its UK launch next spring.

Norprint Labelling Systems is consulting with staff and the GPMU about possible redundancies - just four months after making around 20 job cuts at its Sileby plant.

Donside Paper Company has been hit by more bad news, with merchant Premier Paper issuing a claim at the High Court of Justice in London.

The Government is prepared to listen to the printing industry's needs, but suppliers must be more open about business practices, the Department of Trade and Industry has warned.

The Amberley Group, owner of Bousfield Heatons, has restructured its board in a bid to restore the company's fortunes and increase shareholder returns.

The BPIF unveiled its new head office on London's Farringdon Road to the industry this week.

A group of 13 protesters from Greenpeace International stormed UPM-Kymmene's headquarters to protest against the group's involvement in a nuclear reactor.

Harlands of Hull is relocating to a purpose-built site by early February to enable more efficient workflow and manufacturing.

BPI has topped Macfarlane Group's hostile offer by offering to buy back 30% of its shares for 35.4m.

Independent Reprographics in Hemel Hempstead has installed the UK's first Screen TruePress 544 and Screen has secured another three firm orders in the UK market.