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More than 150 guests attended the Printing Charity’s 194th Annual Luncheon yesterday where the guest speaker was the Charity’s president and Ofcom chair Michael Grade, Lord Grade of Yarmouth.

UPM Pulp, UPM Timber, UPM Communication Papers, and UPM Biofuels are set to start change negotiations on around 2,200 possible temporary layoffs.

Micropress Printers has added to its sustainability credentials by becoming a Carbon Balanced Printer via the World Land Trust.

Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement contained a new policy that could have a far-reaching – and positive – impact on parts of the industry.

Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement has been cautiously welcomed by print groups, with several of the chancellor’s 110 announced measures attracting particular praise.

Statex is continuing a programme of investment worth around £800,000 so far which included a management buyout (MBO) around a year ago and new kit and other improvements since as it looks to further...

Hollywood Monster has taken on a new Silicone Edge Automated Stitching (SEAS) machine from Meevo to enhance its productivity and quality.

Macfarlane Group is expecting its adjusted pre-tax profit for 2023 to be ahead of last year and in line with its full-year expectations.

Fastsigns Huddersfield has marked 20 years in business with a management buyout, as director Keven Mitchell steps back from the business.

Royal Mail has issued last posting dates for Christmas that should allow time for much more last minute business than last year.

Ahead of this afternoon’s Autumn Statement, the IPIA said it was looking forward to the announcement of expanded business tax relief by the chancellor.

Workers at PFI Group subsidiary Signmaster have at last gained some clarity and have been told the business is going to administration.

Another PFI Group company has gone into administration, while the trading status of a separate subsidiary is unclear.

The sale process for the Telegraph Media Group and The Spectator magazine has been paused until next month, with the Barclay family racing to take back control of their former publishing assets.

Linney has installed a brand-new 3.2m SwissQprint Kudu at its Mansfield plant as part of a rolling strategy of “patient capital” investment.