Industry bodies

Data protection: All change again

The UK’s data protection regime that came about following the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the subsequent new Data Protection Act (DPA), is around five years old...

Mind the (tax) gap

With the cost-of-living crisis placing financial pressures on all of us, many individuals and businesses are looking to develop new sources of income or maximise the income that they already receive.

The final merger is expected to take place in mid-2024

Pro Carton to merge with CEPI Cartonboard

Members of industry associations Pro Carton and CEPI Cartonboard are set to merge into one association under the name Pro Carton, following a 12-month consultation.

Yin and yang of print dominate July’s most read

While a welcome reprieve was the month’s biggest story, our July listicle was largely dominated by M&A and insolvencies, with a smattering of research and a bumper payday for good measure.

Cinema advertising growth is predicted to jump 21% in 2023. Credit: Warner Bros Discovery

Advertising spend flatlines in Q1 2023

A plateau in advertising spend in the UK has seen the industry’s income take a real-terms fall in the first quarter of 2023.

Jarrold: highlighted importance of the links between political and business decision-makers

BPIF highlights year and rewards talent at reception

The BPIF and others spoke of current industry challenges and opportunities before industry talent was rewarded at the annual Print Industry Reception at the House of Lords yesterday (13 July).

Mash: "I never dreamed that one day I’d become Master"

The Stationers’ Company elects new master

A former CEO of the British Coatings Federation has been elected as Master of the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers.

More than thirty 18-30-year olds won financial support to develop their careers

Industry celebrates its Rising Stars

The Printing Charity lauded the industry’s bright young things at its annual Rising Stars Awards reception at the House of Lords.

A group of IPIA members met with a senior special advisor to the prime minister

Government engages with print and paper at No 10

The IPIA has participated in a joint delegation to No 10 Downing Street to advocate for the print, paper, and packaging industries.

Jarrold: scheme has been a great success story for the sector

BPIF welcomes CCA scheme extension as joining window reopens

The BPIF has welcomed a two-year extension by the government to the current Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme, which had been due to end in July 2025 but will not now end before July 2027.