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Observer deal goes through despite Guardian strikes
Tortoise Media has signed a deal to buy The Observer from the Guardian Media Group (GMG) and its owner, The Scott Trust, despite a series of protests and strikes from within GMG over the sale.
Sanderson awarded Royal Warrant
Luxury interior design and furnishings group Sanderson Design Group has announced that His Majesty King Charles III has granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment to the company’s British fabric and...
Bumper electoral and print and post tenders now live
Three new tenders requiring electoral or other print and post services are currently live via the government’s Find a Tender service, the biggest worth up to £2m.
Eco Flexibles rounds off year of growth with second Karlville pouch machine
Eco Flexibles has increased its capabilities with the installation of a second Karlville pouch machine, following the success of its expanded product range after installing the first less than a year...
Four-day week adopted at Surface Print
Lancashire wallpaper print specialist Surface Print has moved workers to a four-day week following a successful six-month trial, cutting the business’ electricity and gas bills.
Discount Displays explores new opportunities after Roland DG install
Croydon wide-format and exhibition printer Discount Displays has installed a brand-new Roland DG TrueVis LG-640 1.6m-wide UV printer, opening up a range of potential applications for the firm.
Compass appoints new finance specialist for print sector
Compass Business Finance has appointed Katie Dowse as a finance specialist for the print sector.
FaberExposize off-cuts brought to life on catwalk
Set designers for Leeds charity event ‘Fashion Loves Comedy’ have given second life to off-cuts from FaberExposize UK's factory, transforming them into striking catwalk and event decorations for the 5...
Royal Mail takeover cleared, Gov't retains ‘golden share’
The UK government has cleared the purchase of Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services (IDS) by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský’s EP Group.
Moss acquires Stretch Shapes
Moss, the parent of Moss UK – previously MacroArt – has acquired US business Stretch Shapes.
Holywell Press streamlines bindery
Holywell Press has taken on a Horizon iCE StitchLiner Mark IV saddle-stitching system to boost its efficiency and support employee happiness.
Wintry prints, pretty as a picture
Artist Nicola Ward Tonkinson’s LS Lowry-inspired Christmas paintings are a joy to behold.
Major artists feature in Big Issue designer wrapping paper collection
Pop-art graffiti artist Opake and comedian Harry Hill are among the names that have contributed to a new wrapping paper collection from the Big Issue.
Ofcom fines Royal Mail £10.5m for poor delivery performance
Ofcom has fined Royal Mail £10.5m for failing to meet its First and Second Class delivery targets in the 2023/24 financial year.
New EU product safety regulations confuse UK exporters
EU product regulations coming into force today (13 December) have left printers exporting into Europe and Northern Ireland confused about the extent of their responsibilities, and how they can comply...