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Chancellor acts to improve payment terms at public sector suppliers
Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement contained a new policy that could have a far-reaching – and positive – impact on parts of the industry.
Autumn Statement: industry reacts
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 eyes growth with major investment following MBO
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 takes on new SEAS system
Hollywood Monster has taken on a new Silicone Edge Automated Stitching (SEAS) machine from Meevo to enhance its productivity and quality.
Macfarlane Group full-year profits in line with expectations
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.
Safe handover at Fastsigns Huddersfield
Fastsigns Huddersfield has marked 20 years in business with a management buyout, as director Keven Mitchell steps back from the business.
Royal Mail: last posting dates and TikTok deal
Royal Mail has issued last posting dates for Christmas that should allow time for much more last minute business than last year.
IPIA urges chancellor to heed calls for business support
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.
PFI Group forced to act over Signmaster
Workers at PFI Group subsidiary Signmaster have at last gained some clarity and have been told the business is going to administration.
Workers left in limbo at PFI subsidiary
Another PFI Group company has gone into administration, while the trading status of a separate subsidiary is unclear.
Drama as Telegraph sale process is paused
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 installs SwissQ Kudu, eyes up another
Linney has installed a brand-new 3.2m SwissQprint Kudu at its Mansfield plant as part of a rolling strategy of “patient capital” investment.
Xerox enters agreement for $550m credit facility
Xerox has entered into a first lien term loan credit agreement for $550m (£439m), following its recent purchase of all of activist investor Carl Icahn's shares in the company.
Service Graphics buys Cestrian Imaging
Service Graphics has snapped up the trade and assets of Cestrian Imaging, which had been part of the troubled PFI Group.
Rapidity revamps London premises and production firepower
Rapidity has completed a major revamp and reinvestment programme at its London premises that has boosted its eco credentials and allowed the firm to optimise its production setup.