Finance
Royal Mail results reflect parcels boom
The pandemic-related parcels boom has resulted in a big jump in sales and profits at Royal Mail – with parcel revenues outstripping letters for the first time in the group’s five-century history.
Webmart appoints finance and sustainability director
Webmart has appointed a longstanding employee as its new finance and sustainability director.
Compass flags window of opportunity for M&A finance
Compass Business Finance has flagged the looming deadline for “favourable” M&A financing using the government-backed CBILS scheme – but printers need to act fast to put things in place.
Point-of-sale boss banned
The boss of a signage and display printer has received a lengthy ban of 10 years after a six-figure false invoicing scandal.
£1bn-plus price tag confirmed for Moonpig
Moonpig’s upcoming flotation is set to value the group at up to £1.2bn.
IPIA: industry now on 'stronger footing' with BEIS
The government is looking to the printing industry as a barometer for manufacturing in general as the Covid-19 business situation develops, according to the latest feedback gleaned by the IPIA.
Booming Moonpig tipped to float
Moonpig could become the first print-related business to float on London's main market in nearly 25 years, amid reports that a £1bn flotation plan is being readied for the web-to-print group.
Grafenia shares spike
Shares in Grafenia have rocketed by more than 100% to a new 52-week high after an investor – or investors – splurged a six-figure sum on shares in the group.
Brexit FTA deal: industry reacts
Industry bodies have broadly welcomed the Brexit Free Trade Agreement reached with the EU just before Christmas, but with some significant caveats about its knock-on effects on costs and extra...
St Bride celebrates crowdfunder success
The St Bride Library has reached its £50,000 fundraising target ahead of its 125th anniversary celebrations next year.