Prime minister Rishi Sunak has called a general election for 4 July, surprising many pundits with an earlier-than-forecast polling date.

Konica Minolta has made a major investment in its UK professional print business with the opening of a new Client Engagement Centre.

Employees at Amcor Packaging’s Workington site have voted for strike action in late May and Early June after declining a 6% pay rise.

Landa Digital Printing is readying the next generation of its B1 digital print technology ahead of its commercial launch at Drupa.

Sustainable marketing agency Webmart has promoted Kelly O'Sullivan to CEO, with a further promotion for Tom Maskill, who will assume the new position of chief client officer.

Greenshires Group had less than £5,000 in the bank when it went into administration after plans for a pre-pack sale fell through, leaving a £2m-plus shortfall.

Industry event group Print with Pride will collaborate with Where The Trade Buys (WTTB) to host an open-house event at the trade supplier’s Precision Proco factory on 26 June 2024.

German workflow software developer Dalim will demonstrate its Dalim Twist and ES software packages at Drupa.

The Repair Shop’s Dom Chinea has turned to Dayfold Print to produce a suitably traditional box for his revival of Ranalah Wheeling Machines.

The UK’s apprenticeship system is desperately in need of an overhaul, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).