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Tories unveil plans to 'cut business tax'
David Cameron has set out plans to create 350,000 jobs by cutting national insurance payments for companies that employ people who have been out of work for more than three months.
'Negotiations' ongoing as Goodman Baylis seeks buyer
"Various negotiations" are ongoing between administrators and potential buyers of Goodman Baylis, according to a spokesperson for administrators Harris Lipman.
Personalisation key to expansion, The Printing House claims
The Printing House is aiming to build upon its 2.5m turnover and make further inroads into the personalisation arena following the relaunch of its online ordering service.
Mercury Envelopes agrees 180,000 university contract renewal
Mercury Envelopes, a subsidiary of Mercury Print and Packaging, has signed a 180,000 renewal of its printing contract with the University of Leeds.
Grapo to debut its Shark UV flatbed at Viscom Italia
Czech press manufacturer Grapo will give a global launch to its latest large-format UV printer - the Shark - at Viscom Italia.
PAS 2050 launched to help companies cut carbon footprints
BSI British Standards, Defra and the Carbon Trust have launched PAS 2050 - a standard that allows businesses to assess the carbon footprint of their goods and services.
Former Technotrans employee Phil Bond dies, aged 53
Phil Bond, a former employee of press ancillary equipment manufacturer Technotrans, has passed away at the age of 53 following a short illness.
Anton boosts flexibility with third Stitchmaster ST 450
Direct mail powerhouse Anton has bolstered its finishing arm with its third Heidelberg Stitchmaster ST 450 in a bid to increase the flexibility of its litho post-press operation.
Profile 'most important factor' for procurement sector
The biggest challenge facing procurement teams globally is raising the profile of the profession, according to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).
Charity's DM campaign uses paper chains to promote disability awareness
UK disability charity Scope is using a direct mail pack containing paper chains as part of a drive to integrate the lives of disabled and non-disabled people.
4DM appoints new business development manager
Direct mail house 4DM has expanded its team following the appointment of Martin Walker as business development manager.
SCR improves business reach with new southern sales office
SCR Envelope Solutions is aiming to grow its 7.5m turnover by strengthening customer relationships with the opening of a new southern sales office.
SDC Reprographic updates large-format kit with KIP 9000
SDC Reprographic Systems is looking to grow its online ordering operation after updating its large-format offering with a KIP 9000 digital colour press.
Murdoch predicts bleak times for UK media sector
Rupert Murdoch has predicted a gloomy outlook for the UK's media sector, after News Corporation reported a 30% drop in profits in the three months to September.
Printing.com defies economic slowdown with strong results
Printing.com has reported an 8.7% increase in retail sales to 13.2m for the past six months to the 30 September as it defies the economic slowdown and continues its rapid expansion.