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Lichfield Printers has taken on the UK's first Mohr 80 Eco guillotine following its busiest ever month.

HMRC has given a six month extension to small businesses to adhere to its new compulsory PAYE reporting system, Real Time Information (RTI).

The print sector is calling for tomorrow's Budget to reveal improvements in lending strategies and tax reliefs to stimulate the UK economy.

Geerings Print has invested in an SRA1-format Ryobi 920 in a bid to make 70,000 annual savings by switching from its current B1 format machine.

Nick Champion, ex-production manager of Nottingham-based Neartone Colour Printers, has set up a new trade finishing company after buying all of his former employers' post-press equipment.

Although revenues and profits remain challenged UK small businesses overall have reported stronger forecasts for Q1 2013 than for the same period last year, FSB figures show.

Printed.com has partnered with Avios, the successor to Airmiles, and British Airways Executive Club to allow its customers to convert Printed.com reward points into Avios points.

Harkwell Labels has invested in an HP WS6600 to meet a 40% increase in order volume following its purchase, in February 2012, of an HP Indigo WS4500.

Audion Elektro has introduced two new seal and shrink combination models to the market through its exclusive UK agent, Friedheim.

East Anglian printer Suffolk Offset has been put into liquidation following machinery maintenance issues and its inability to meet demands for rent.

Over half of SMEs have resorted to personal financing owing to a lack of awareness and confidence in lending options, according to a damning report from market research agency BRDC.