Publishing

Large groups begin consulting on job cuts
Some of the UK’s biggest print businesses are starting to make redundancies, as the industry reshapes for the post-Corona economy.

Condé Nast maps out sustainability goals
Publisher Condé Nast has announced that it will end the use of all single-use plastic packaging by 2025, and will move to 100% certified paper by the end of next year.

Wyvern Bindery bound for Hoxton move
Landmark hand-bookbinder Wyvern Bindery will move to a new location later this month after 30 years in its central London home.

Charlesworth reproduces Insta’s capital hotspots in book form
An enduringly popular festive gift, book sales routinely go through the roof in the run-up to Christmas and publishers do their best to ensure that all tastes are catered for, even those that...

Latimer Trend shortfall revealed
Latimer Trend & Company owed unsecured creditors more than £3m at the time of its administration, and the firm has an estimated total shortfall in excess of £4.5m.

Diaries and calendars printed with wrong date come into use
Millions of Brits have started the new year with incorrect information printed in their calendars and diaries, following the government’s late decision last June to change the date of the 2020 early...

Charlesworth completes CVA as personalised books transforms fortunes
Charlesworth Press has completed its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) and completed a £3m round of investment in new kit to support its growing demand for the personalised children’s books market,...

Tech-ni-Fold director releases anti-bullying book
Tech-ni-Fold managing director Graham Harris has authored a new book about bullying and how to overcome it.

Newsquest in frame for JPI titles
Newsquest could outbid Reach to acquire JPI Media’s local newspaper portfolio, according to reports.

Severn steps up eco focus for climate crisis childrens’ book
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg’s global mission to raise awareness about the world’s climate crisis has inspired millions of young people to make their own voices on the matter heard and, as such, it...