Legislation
Queen’s Speech spotlights Environment Bill
The Queen spotlighted environmental concerns in her speech at the House of Lords yesterday (14 October), following a three-day closure of Parliament.
Study says plain cigarette pack warnings are impacting smokers
Health warnings on plain packaged cigarettes impact smokers more than warnings on branded packs, according to new research from the University of Stirling.
Australian tobacco warnings would be used in no-deal Brexit
Graphic warnings on tobacco products sold in the UK would be replaced by Australian alternatives in the event of a no-deal Brexit scenario.
Campaigners say plain packaging is failing
Campaigners against plain packaging have spoken out a year on from its introduction in the UK, claiming the initiative has failed as it has not met one of its key objectives of reducing smoking...
PM kicks off government newspaper review
Theresa May has launched a review into the future of national and local newspapers, following the shutdown and downsizing of numerous titles across the UK.
Tobacco firms refused plain packaging appeal permission
The UK Supreme Court has refused permission for tobacco firms to appeal against the plain packaging for cigarettes legislation that will come into force next month.
First apprentices join new Prinovis scheme
Prinovis UK has welcomed the first entrants to a new apprenticeship programme that provides structured training over four years.
New law to tackle illegal use of print machinery to come into force
New legislation for England and Wales aimed at tackling the illegal use of specialist printing equipment has come into force.
Government outlines proposals to tackle late payments to SMEs
Following a consultation with businesses, trade bodies and professional associations, the Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) has set out proposals to help address the problem of late...
Timber regulations turn over a new leaf
That nothing even closely resembling the new EU Timber Regulations (EUTR) existed before they were launched in March, is kind of surprising. Most would probably have assumed that introducing illegally...
UK Print sceptical of Miliband's business rate plans
Ed Miliband will announce plans to freeze small business rates for two years, from April 2015 to April 2017, in his keynote speech at the Labour Party conference this afternoon.
Rise in printer interest in recycling, according to J&G
A "significant increase" in enquiries from printers seeking information on recycling has been reported by waste management specialist J&G Environmental.