Briefing

Despite the flagging recovery, the government has added an extra bank holiday to the calendar. But what will this mean for UK business owners?

In his epic struggle to balance the country's books, the chancellor had very little leeway for generosity. However, he did miss a couple of open goals

If there's one subject likely to raise hackles, it's pre-packs, but the latest legal developments mean they are likely to be much more expensive

Banks have shut the door to the many small printers that operate in the space between 'credit-worthy' and 'basket case'

Having bolstered its presence in its traditional markets, Oc is setting its sights further afield, says Barney Cox

UK printers may have to pick up the bill for anti-dumping regulations, warns <i>Helen Morris</i>

When chancellor George Osborne put half a million public sector jobs on the line in his Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR), he was betting the farm on a recovery.

Last week's arrival of a new and potentially major supplier of funding in the form of the Rothschild-owned Five Arrows Leasing Group (FALG) could not have come at a better time.

Despite pressure to up lending levels, many banks think print is just too risky, finds Simon Nias

The proposed bankruptcy protection scheme is welcome, but it lacks teeth, says Adam Hooker

Giving staff a stake can boost business fortunes but dialogue is essential, finds Tim Sheahan

In-house binderies may kill off the finisher - and a valuable print partner, says Adam Hooker

Despite improving a business's cashflow, CID has many potential pitfalls, argues Simon Nias

Last week's emergency Budget threw up a big test for the coalition, but printers may find it even harder to meet the challenges put forward by the government, writes Jez Abbott

Raw materials supply issues are driving up prices, with few signs of a solution, says Helen Morris