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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.

John Lewis and Debenhams have emerged as further high street vendors demanding discounts from suppliers following the exposure of Monsoon Accessorize's mandatory supplier rebate.

Archant has told shareholders that it is to suspend dividend payments in anticipation of a potential £13m HMRC bill.

Telegraph Media Group (TMG) is to cut around 80 "mostly print-based" editorial roles as part of a restructure that includes an 8m investment in digital products.

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.

Bookings for the Independent Print Industries Association's annual Spring Networking Lunch, on 22 March, are on target to match last year's event.

St Ives has added to its growing marketing services offering with another significant acquisition.

Metsa Board has finalised its proposed price changes to its uncoated fine papers, with an introduction date set for April.

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

GF Smith has revealed ambitious plans to take its British-made Colorplan paper and board range global, with a new swatch book and website forming an integral part of the push.

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

The two formerly separate sales and commercial teams of 4DM and its owner, Eclipse Colour, have been restructured to create two group-wide teams.