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Government relaxes RTI deadline for small businesses
HMRC has given a six month extension to small businesses to adhere to its new compulsory PAYE reporting system, Real Time Information (RTI).

Image Technique adds print capacity with Fujifilm Uvistar Pro8
Signage specialist Image Technique has become the first UK firm to install a Fujifilm Uvistar Pro8 wide-format roll-to-roll UV-cured printer.

Xaar achieves record results in 2012
Cambridge-based inkjet manufacturer Xaar has posted a 74% year-on-year increase in adjusted pre-tax profits to 18.4m (2011: 10.6m) for the 12 months to 31 December 2012, citing strong performance of...

IoPP unveils packaging degree
The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) is to deliver a masters degree for the packaging industry in partnership with Leeds Metropolitan University, from this autumn.

Archant to cut jobs in publishing shake-up
Archant is to cut 24 editorial roles as the company proposes to combine its Norfolk and Suffolk operations under one production unit.

McLays invests to future proof its business
Cardiff company McLays has continued to work towards an integrated system with the installation of a Suprasetter 105 CTP.

Printers call for Budget funding boost and tax reliefs
The print sector is calling for tomorrow's Budget to reveal improvements in lending strategies and tax reliefs to stimulate the UK economy.

Filtrona announces 160m Contego Healthcare acquisition
Plastic, foam and fibre products supplier Filtrona has today (19 March) announced its acquisition of Contego Healthcare for £160m.
BPIF, FLS, Arjowiggins, Rapidity, Royal Mail, FSB
BPIF celebrates National Apprenticeship Week; Osborne expected to push FLS; Rapidity in HP twin-investment; CWU members vote for DSA boycott; SME confidence steady.

Teijin launches recycled PET paper
Japanese chemical and pharmaceutical company firm Teijin has launched a non-woven synthetic paper produced from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles.

Cliqx embossing system goes global
The Australian developer of an easy-to-use embossing and debossing system, is making its product available internationally.

Government commissions pre-pack review
The Insolvency Service has announced an independent review which could see the revival of proposals to give creditors notice ahead of a pre-pack deal.

Magnet Harlequin acquires Technik
Creative and packaging management firm Magnet Harlequin has acquired pre-press specialists Technik for an unspecified sum.

ASG confirms Slough facility to take over Swindon work
AGI-Shorewood Group (ASG) has confirmed it is to close its Swindon site by the end of March, transferring work to the global packaging firm's Slough facility.

Stylish skier turns to print to upgrade kit
Staying at the forefront of fashion is key when hitting the slopes, so Gobet Production were more than happy to help out a stylish skier wanting to upgrade their look for the new season.