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Government unveils Trade Union Bill
The government has pressed ahead with the biggest shake-up of strike law since Margaret Thatcher’s administration.
Woodford Litho confirms closure
Woodford Litho has officially gone into administration.
BPIF stresses need for clarity in gender pay gap reports
The BPIF has expressed concern that published gender pay rates could be "misused and misinterpreted".
Electricity blackout risk to increase this winter
National Grid’s latest winter review and consultation has said the risk of electricity blackouts this winter has increased compared to a year ago.
Deadline approaches for Paperlinx and Tullis Russell IP sales
Intellectual property (IP) consultancy Metis Partners is selling the IP assets of both Paperlinx and Tullis Russell Papermakers – and both have offer deadlines due this week.
Precision Printing's £2.75m upgrade
The Precision Group has invested £2.75m over the past month as it revamps its operations in London and Sunderland.
Callprint looks to expand in Middle East
Callprint is eyeing up sites in Doha and Abu Dhabi in plans to expand its Middle East operations.
Government moves to close pay gap for women
The government is set to outline plans to force businesses with 250 or more employees to publish average salaries for their male and female employees.
Kingfisher makes 'strategic hire' with commercial director appointment
Kingfisher Print & Design is pushing forward with its growth and development plans by hiring a commercial director to help take the brand into new markets.
Wide-format firm hails Mimaki JV150 for bus wraps
A West Midlands family business is lining up more wraps for double-decker buses and other vehicles after investing in a Mimaki JV150-160 solvent printer.
Overmatter: Fellow fundraisers
Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside, especially at this time of year. So it’s great to see two seaside printers embarking upon good works in support of their favourite charities.
Killer app: Babywise brings Aldi changing mats up to date
Baby mattress manufacturer Babywise has recently completed a major print job by producing 40,000 custom-designed PVC changing mats in-house for supermarket chain Aldi.
BPIF accolade for John Roberts
Roberts Mart chairman John Roberts has been lauded with the BPIF’s Outstanding Contribution to the UK Printing Industry Award.
GPI opens new Global Innovation Centre
Graphic Packaging International (GPI) hosted the grand opening of its new Global Innovation Centre in Bardon, Leicestershire last Friday (10 July).
New software helps PWPFS save on ink
Commercial printer PWPFS Print & Design has installed PressSave and PressProfiler software to help it save on ink costs and makeready times.