Finance

IPIA: industry now on 'stronger footing' with BEIS
The government is looking to the printing industry as a barometer for manufacturing in general as the Covid-19 business situation develops, according to the latest feedback gleaned by the IPIA.

Booming Moonpig tipped to float
Moonpig could become the first print-related business to float on London's main market in nearly 25 years, amid reports that a £1bn flotation plan is being readied for the web-to-print group.

Grafenia shares spike
Shares in Grafenia have rocketed by more than 100% to a new 52-week high after an investor – or investors – splurged a six-figure sum on shares in the group.

Brexit FTA deal: industry reacts
Industry bodies have broadly welcomed the Brexit Free Trade Agreement reached with the EU just before Christmas, but with some significant caveats about its knock-on effects on costs and extra...

St Bride celebrates crowdfunder success
The St Bride Library has reached its £50,000 fundraising target ahead of its 125th anniversary celebrations next year.

Spending Review and new tiers: reaction
A large UK paper and packaging group has called for the government to match German levels of ambition on sustainability following yesterday’s Spending Review, while BPIF CEO Charles Jarrold has warned...

CBILS extended: printers urged to consider options
Print bosses have been urged to take advantage of CBILS finance while they still can, after the taxpayer-backed scheme was extended for three months.

Brexit: print and its suppliers are well prepared
Just before this issue of Printweek went to press, a rather strident email arrived, entitled ‘Urgent message from the Business Secretary. Time is running out – it’s time to take action now’.

GPMA hopeful as government's Covid-19 response evolves
The Graphics & Print Media Alliance (GPMA) has received a “heartening” response from the government after lobbying for a disaster relief fund to help save thousands of printing industry firms that...

Jamm puts London site on the market
Jamm Print & Production is selling its London premises as part of plans to relocate to a more suitable site.