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One-time Mirror Group chief executive David Montgomery is reportedly preparing to take over JPI Media as the first step in a buy-and-build acquisition spree.

Simon Fox will step down as chief executive of publishing group Reach next month.

Reach has confirmed that it is in the early stages of discussions in relation to acquiring “certain of JPI Media’s assets”.

JPI Media is reportedly in talks to sell the i newspaper and its regional titles.

The Guardian will extend its use of compostable wrap to UK copies of Guardian Weekly, its international news magazine, starting with the next edition to be sent out to subscribers.

The Liverpool Echo published three special editions for football fans that made the journey to Madrid for Saturday’s Champions League final.

Newbury Weekly News has been acquired by Edward Iliffe, of the Iliffe newspaper dynasty, and publishing magnate Peter Fowler under a new joint venture.

Guardian News & Media’s decision to switch to tabloid format and outsource printing has helped the group achieve a small operating profit after years of huge losses.

Local news is turning back to print to get closer to its readers, with national newspaper consumption seeing a slight increase last month.

Print remains “resilient” in the fifth round of results from PAMCo, which mark the first opportunity for year-on-year comparisons on multi-platform readership.

News publisher Reach is reviewing the production of its supplements that are currently printed on the continent as part of its Brexit risk assessment, in a move that could see the printing of more...

The Guardian has moved the production of its Weekend magazine to Walstead Bicester.