Security printing

De La Rue Authentication extends Microsoft deal

De La Rue has signed a further extension of its decades-long brand protection contract with Microsoft.

De La Rue appoints new chairman

De La Rue has appointed a new chairman designate following months of activist pressure.

Ideas wanted for future banknote security print tech

A call for innovations that could become security features on future banknotes has been launched by the Defence & Security Accelerator (DASA) and the Bank of England.

De La Rue shareholders revolt over pay

De La Rue shareholders have sent a strong message about their unhappiness at the PLC’s remuneration policy at its AGM.

SFO launches probe into De La Rue

It never rains but it pours for De La Rue. The Serious Fraud Office has announced an investigation into its activities in South Sudan, just ahead of the PLC’s annual general meeting at which dissident...

Activist investor puts more pressure on De La Rue

De La Rue is on the receiving end of renewed pressure from activist investor Crystal Amber, which has called on chairman Philip Rogerson to stand down at next week’s AGM.

De La Rue to cut 170 jobs, Unite blames passport loss

De La Rue has launched a consultation at its Gateshead Plant that could result in the loss of 170 jobs, with union Unite laying the blaming squarely on the company’s loss of its £490m UK passport...

De La Rue finds US buyer for International Identity Solutions

De La Rue has sold its International Identity Solutions business to American specialist company HID Global for £42m.

Bank of England prepares for polymer £50

The Bank of England has awarded the substrate contract for the coming polymer £50 to CCL Secure and De La Rue.

De La Rue warns on profits, CEO to depart

Shares in De La Rue fell by nearly 30% after the security printing group warned on its outlook and announced further restructuring, together with the departure of CEO Martin Sutherland.

Security Print Solutions acquired by Authentix

Security Print Solutions (SPS) has been acquired by global authentication giant Authentix.

Access to Cash Review: BoE to convene stakeholders

The Bank of England has said it is "committed to cash" in light of the findings of the independent Access to Cash Review, which has warned that 17% of the UK population, or 8m adults, would struggle...