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Local newspaper publishers receive MP backing in council newspaper battle
The campaign to crack down on council publications presenting themselves as newspapers has received backing from the government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee.
Mailcom shuts down Boldon DM business blaming fall in orders
Nearly 80 staff have lost their jobs at the Boldon, Tyne and Wear facility of Mailcom following the appointment of administrators last week.
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Norscreen's successor Spenaprint falls to receivers
Dark Peak Trading, trading as Spenaprint, has been wound up following a petition issued by Robert Horne Group resulting in 30 staff being made redundant.
Polestar secures five-year contract with Associated Newspapers
Polestar has renewed its five-year contract to print Associated Newspapers' weekend supplements, including Weekend magazine for Saturday's Daily Mail.
Trinity Mirror wins Chelsea programme contract
Trinity Mirror has strengthened its relationship with Chelsea Football Club, winning the contract to produce the club's matchday programme.
UK print on the road to recovery, says BPIF
The print industry is on its way to recovery, according to the latest BPIF Printing Outlook Survey.
Dennis to add financial title for The Week readers
Dennis Publishing is hoping to shore up its growing subscriber base to its The Week magazine, adding a free biannual financial magazine to its offering.
Oc records 7% revenue drop in first-quarter results
Oc chairman Rokus van Iperen said key markets for the digital kit manufacturer were either stabilising or improving, despite revenue falling across the board during its first quarter.
Fespa survey shows turnaround time is driving digital adoption
Demand for faster turnaround, just-in-time delivery and shorter runs are continuing to spur the adoption of digital printing in the wide-format market, according to the latest Fespa Worldwide Survey.
New 'fit notes' could save the economy 240m
Fit notes have replaced sick notes as the means of certifying long-term absence from work as part of government plans to try to save the economy up to 240m.
Maze Cards announce KBA Genius 52UV installs
PrintWeek India, April 6 - Mumbai-based Maze Cards has announced installation of two new KBA Genius 52 UV, one in south India and another in north India. With these installations, Maze Cards has taken...
Former Unwin Brothers managing director Andrew passes away
Mike Andrew, the former managing director of Unwin Brothers has died aged 66 following a short illness.
Technoprint victorious in High Court legal battle
Yorkshire-based Technoprint has successfully reversed a decision to grant planning permission for flats to be built next to its Morley site.
Printing.com warns March slowdown points to double-dip recession
Printing.com chief executive Tony Rafferty has voiced concern that the UK could be heading for a double-dip recession after the company issued a profit warning this morning (6 April).