Publishing

Ofcom report on future of USO: industry reacts
Industry bosses have until 3 April to respond to Ofcom’s proposals for reform of the Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation – while publishers’ association the PPA has already warned about the...

Mediahuis Ireland to cut jobs; parent completes acquisition
Mediahuis Ireland has laid out details of a new voluntary redundancy programme, while its parent group has also acquired the remaining 30% stake in German publisher Medienhaus Aachen.

BBD&P Awards return next week
The BPIF will host the British Book Design & Production (BBD&P) Awards next week.

National World reports revenue growth
National World said its revenue for 2023 is expected to climb by 5%, with its digital revenues up by 13%, in a pre-close trading update.

Clays celebrates SBTi validation
Clays greenhouse gas emission reduction goals have gained official approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Sappi confirms Lanaken Mill closure
Sappi has confirmed the closure of its Lanaken Mill in Belgium, a move that will take out more than half a million tonnes of coated woodfree paper production for the heatset web offset market.

Clays makes non-executive director appointments
Book printer Clays has made several revisions to its non-executive board membership, effective immediately.

Telegraph owner-in-waiting moves to assure doubters
The American former media executive helming the controversial Abu Dhabi-backed bid for the Telegraph and Spectator titles has described RedBird IMI as being “a little bit smarter than some of our...

Claverley Group subsidiaries merge
Two Claverley Group subsidiaries have merged as the group looks to expand its publishing portfolio.

Publishing, media and design names feature in Honours List
A number of names from the publishing and media worlds have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List for 2024.