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Whistl poised for MBO

The main conditions of a management buyout (MBO) of Whistl have been provisionally agreed between its managers and owner PostNL, following an review of PostNL's UK activities

Print deal among new Whistl contract wins

Vistaprint is among a slew of new clients enabling Whistl to strengthen its letter collection and downstream access (DSA) division.

60 seconds with Kingsline

Kingsline was set up seven years ago in a converted milking parlour by David Saunders with the objective of offering a targeted bespoke mailing service. Since then it has developed into a full-service...

'People are returning to print because it achieves results’

As one of the biggest brand-side print spenders in the UK, Sky’s head of print management Mark Cruise in many ways bears a heavy responsibility on his shoulders.

Austrian Post launches in the UK

Austrian Post has launched an international wholesale service in the UK after signing a deal with a British mail services company.

Ofcom launches new Royal Mail regulation review

Ofcom is to review Royal Mail regulation, following the withdrawal of Whistl from the end-to-end (E2E) delivery market last week.

Up to 2,000 jobs at risk as Whistl ends E2E services

Postal delivery service Whistl has stopped its end-to-end (E2E) delivery service, on the same day as a Whistl lorry was involved in 13-vehicle pile up.

Royal Mail highlights cost improvements as competition hits parcel revenues

Royal Mail blamed increased competition for "lower than anticipated UK parcel revenue" in its results for the year to 29 March 2015.

Real Digital invests in Lake Image Systems Discovery MultiScan system

Mail and fulfilment company Real Digital International has invested in new technology to ensure documentation sent to Royal Mail through its Mailmark barcode tracking system is completely accurate.

Print remains a powerful medium, but it still needs selling

One thing has the power to make every single one of your customers feel special.” That thing? A letter.