Disciplines

Print bosses welcome new workplace guidance
New government guidance has outlined how businesses can become ‘Covid-19 secure’ workplaces, with the first step of the government’s recovery plan taking effect from tomorrow.

Will business as usual return when the lockdown is lifted?
Industry leaders give their views on the impact of the virus and life after lockdown.

The show must go on – even when the shows are not able to go ahead
Manufacturers have to decide how to handle their product launch strategies amid the Covid-19 outbreak

Royal Mail scheme to incentivise mailings
The direct mail industry has welcomed Royal Mail’s incentive scheme to encourage businesses suffering as a result of the coronavirus crisis to use mailings to rebuild their revenue streams.

GF Smith colour becomes cool frames
GF Smith has collaborated with luxe British eyewear manufacturer Cubitts on a limited edition sunglass, inspired by the papermaker’s ‘World’s Favourite Colour’ project.

Fespa pushes back Mexico, but flagship date remains
Fespa has pushed back its Mexico event from September to November due to the disruption caused by Covid-19, but confirmed its Global Print Expo is still set to take place in Madrid in early October.

Awesome's collaborations go down a storm
Awesome Merchandise has teamed up with independent artists to produce t-shirts to support local businesses and charities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Industry awaits further detail after PM's speech
Industry figures have given the prime minister’s latest statement a lukewarm reception, with the hope of greater clarity from the policy document due to be released later today.

Rose Calendars ponders past and present on VE Day
Rose Calendars has contrasted the challenges of trading through two World Wars with the current pandemic strictures as the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

Latest BPIF survey details concerns over recovery
The BPIF’s new survey on print’s response to government support schemes details huge industry take-up of the Job Retention Scheme, but also found that the vast majority of respondents do not expect...