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CBI proposes 'alternative to redundancy'
An 'alternative to redundancy' scheme (ATR) that could enable employers to temporarily suspend employees and await the upturn has been touted by the CBI, in order to stem the job loss pandemic across...
Screen's Filler takes charge at Picon
Screen UK managing director Brian Filler has taken the reins at manufacturer and supplier body Picon and issued a clarion call for members to "keep positive" and work closer with printers.
Danwood seals 'landmark' Xerox tie-up
Independent digital equipment supplier Danwood has signed a "landmark" deal to add the entire Xerox range of products to its arsenal.
Clicks Digital installs HP Designjet L65500 through third storey window
Clicks Digital has had to call in a specialist team to help install an HP Designjet L65500 into its print hall, on the second floor.
GNM to cut a quarter of London print jobs
Guardian News & Media (GNM), which publishes The Guardian and The Observer titles, has announced it plans to cut a quarter of jobs at its east London Guardian Print Centre (GPC).
Bank lending improves but industry expert warns of sub prime prominence
Banks are anticipating an increase in both secured and unsecured lending to small businesses, the Bank of England (BoE) has said.
Charisma Colour Print set for liquidation
Print and mailing company Charisma Colour Print closed its doors on Monday and is expected to be put into liquidation within a fortnight.
Oc to shed 300 more jobs following 12m Q2 loss
Oc will cut 300 more jobs after posting a 14m euro (12m) loss for the second quarter of 2009.
OS signs five-year Fuji plate deal
Fujifilm has been awarded a five-year plate supply contract by Ordnance Survey (OS), Great Britain's national mapping agency, for its Brillia HD LH-PJE thermal plates.
David Gill settles out of court on day of hearing
Lawyers acting on behalf of Capital Print & Display and its former director David Gill have agreed an out of court settlement over charges relating to his conduct while working at the company.
Clays hopes to win over customers with switch to automated system
Clays has enhanced its "beyond print" offering to book publishers with the official opening of its new 6m automated warehouse facility.
TK Maxx marks debut campaign under Royal Mail environmental initiative
NB Group has completed a 148,000-piece direct marketing mailout for TK Maxx as part of its maiden campaign to adhere to Royal Mail's Sustainable Mail initiative.
Proskills' Watts calls on print industry to get involved with National Skills Academy
Proskills' chief executive Terry Watts has called on the printing industry to seize the initiative and make the newly launched National Skills Academy (NSA) a success as more details emerged of the...
Canon UK cancels ODC central purchase deal
Canon UK has terminated its central purchase agreement with Kall Kwik and Prontaprint owner On Demand Communication (ODC) with effect from 1 August 2009, it has emerged.
LCC print course suspension lifted
London College of Communication (LCC) is accepting admissions for the foundation degree in Print Media Management after a two-week suspension.