Publishing

CMA will probe News UK and DMG Media print plans
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided to review plans by News UK and DMG Media to create a joint venture printing operation, in a move that could take several months.

News UK to end direct-to-retail delivery within M25
News UK is set to discontinue its direct-to-retail delivery service within the M25 region, effective from issue date Monday 13 November 2023.

Europe’s oldest student newspaper fights to stay in print
Edinburgh University’s The Student newspaper has launched a fundraiser to stay in print, after the loss of a major print advertiser in the spring.

Reach: profit expectations unchanged but ‘resilient’ print hailed
Reach is confident of meeting profit expectations for the full year, with print among the current bright spots for the publisher.

Newspaper joint venture: industry reacts
Industry players have begun reacting to the momentous news from News UK and DMG Media, which plan to form a joint venture for newspaper production.

Exclusive: Newspaper groups confirm joint venture print plans
The much-anticipated revamp of UK newspaper production has begun with dramatic news just announced at News UK and DMG Media’s print sites, Printweek can reveal.

National World acquires MNA and PCS
National World has swooped to acquire Midland News Association and its sister company Press Computer Systems in a deal that will propel the group beyond the £100m turnover mark.

National World gathers allies for £600m Telegraph bid
Regional news publisher National World has stepped up its efforts to become the next owner of The Telegraph Media Group (TMG).

Continental printer wins huge National Trust job
The National Trust’s Handbook will be printed outside the UK for the first time after Walstead Group lost the job following a tender process.

Fedrigoni revamps Materica and Woodstock ranges
Fedrigoni has revamped and expanded its ranges of uncoated recycled papers Materica and Woodstock.