Environment
Treading lightly: holistic logistics
Taking a interconnected view of the supply chain will enable printers - and their partners - to improve the overall sustainability of the medium
The forgotten branch of green consumables
From inks, to plates, to wash-up systems and pressroom chemistry, sourcing sustainably makes environmental - and business - sense
Minimum wage hike gets mixed reaction
The minimum wage rise implemented this week for UK workers aged over 21 has received mixed reaction from the printing industry.
Government promises extra funds for cash-strapped LEPs
Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) will benefit from 24m in government funding following concerns that lack of money has compromised their independence.
HSE cost recovery scheme comes into force today
A controversial new HSE cost recovery scheme that forces businesses to pay for health and safety inspections has come into action today (1 October).
Healeys targets enviro 'gold standard' after becoming carbon balanced
Healeys Print Group has become one of only a dozen Carbon Balanced Publication Printers in the UK after carbon offsetting its entire operation via the World Land Trust.
New employer PAYE pilot scheme 'on track'
The national pilot for a compulsory new Pay as You Earn (PAYE) reporting system for employers is proving a success, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
EU Ecolabel 'an opportunity for print'
A new European eco-standard could offer UK printers an opportunity to promote sustainable printed products.
Unite slams government employment law reform proposals
Proposals announced today by business minister Vince Cable, including a cut in the amount that employees can claim for unfair dismissal payouts, have been heavily criticised.