Accounts, admins and alleged abuse among July’s must reads

YM Group’s delayed and subsequently filed accounts, an extension to the administration of the Howard Hunt group of companies, and a ‘gangmaster’ scandal involving the alleged exploitation and abuse of foreign workers at an Italian book printer were the most read stories on Printweek.com last month.

1 YM directors 'confident' despite note on accounts 8,606 clicks
YM Group’s delayed accounts include another increase in losses and a ‘material uncertainty’ note – although the firm’s directors remain confident the business can deliver on their future growth plans.

2 YM Group: accounts delay is due to backlog 7,454 clicks
YM Group’s chief executive is blaming a backlog at Companies House for the group’s accounts being more than a month overdue.

3 Book printer raided in gangmaster investigation 5,555 clicks
One of Europe’s biggest book printers has become embroiled in a ‘gangmaster’ scandal involving the exploitation and abuse of foreign workers.

4 Howard Hunt administration extended to 2023 4,185 clicks
The administration of the Howard Hunt group of companies has been extended again, due to unresolved matters including more than £1m in directors’ loans that remain outstanding.

5 Boss wows with Bowie homage 3,567 clicks
Boss Print has partnered with a leading artist on his latest David Bowie inspired project to produce a breathtaking limited edition book that was gifted a launch in an unusual venue last week.

6 Fire tackled at London print firm 3,329 clicks
Police and the fire brigade are investigating the cause of a fire at a London print group.

7 Huge print contract up for review 2,748 clicks
One of the UK’s biggest print contracts is up for review in a move that could be influenced by the dramatic structural changes in the paper industry.

8 Bishops aims to 'grow back better' 1,895 clicks
Bishops Printers is recruiting as the business gears up to handle the new seasonality, with society reopening and events ramping up.

9 Duncan Print Group acquires Bridger Packaging 1,642 clicks
Duncan Print Group has acquired fellow Hertfordshire business Bridger Packaging to support its strategy to grow its packaging business to £10m annual sales.

10 Cunningham joins APS 1,634 clicks
Long-standing Communisis procurement specialist Ian Cunningham has left the firm to take up a new role at APS Group.