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Darlington Cepac strikes intensify after jobs threat
Union Unite has warned packaging company Cepac that it faces legal action if it follows through with redundancy threats at its Darlington site because of ongoing industrial action.

Neal junior sets up first print business aged 14
A daughter, grand-daughter and great-granddaughter of printers has followed in her family’s footsteps, setting up her first print business, aged 14.

Phillips and Cole step up at The Printing Charity
The Printing Charity has appointed David Phillips as its new chair, and Julia Cole as the new vice-chair.

Printer is new Defence Secretary
Grant Shapps has been appointed to his fifth cabinet position within the space of a year, with the former print boss now bringing his unique blend of skills to the role of Defence Secretary.

FaberExposize UK promotes Claire Taylforth to ops director
Leeds-based FaberExposize UK has appointed Claire Taylforth as its new operations director, on the ninth anniversary of her joining the wide-format printer.

Putting people first could remedy print’s age-old issue with old age
For more years than I care to remember we’ve talked about the print industry’s ageing workforce as a ‘ticking time bomb’ that will be our undoing.

Go Inspire expands senior team again
Go Inspire Group has revealed another extension to its growing team of directors, with the appointment of its first digital technology director.

Signage boss barred over Covid loans
The director of a signage business has been banned for misuse of taxpayer-backed Covid loan support.

Cepac initiates redundancy consultation at Darlington as strike impacts
Cepac said ongoing strike action at its Darlington site has forced the business to begin a redundancy consultation, with the potential loss of up to 61 jobs as it accelerates its restructuring plan...

Firms admit £70m postal fraud
The trial involving a £70m fraud against Royal Mail has come to an abrupt end after a dramatic change of plea.