Coronavirus Updates

It is now possible to print your own face masks at home thanks to a new product unveiled by The Printable Mask Co.  Now with just the touch of a button (and a quick selfie) you can co-ordinate your face covering with any outfit in your wardrobe and craft your …

1TcA has launched the first British made reusable, sustainable and recyclable face masks and snoods manufactured using GRS fabric woven from recycled waste plastic and treated with HeiQ Viroblock technology. 1TcA working in collaboration with sustainability driven business Project Plan B, was aware of the risk of face coverings acting …

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced further easing of coronavirus restrictions in England. Under the new guidelines, people may use public transport for journeys immediately, while advice for employers will change from August 1. Companies will have more discretion to bring staff back to workplaces if it is safe to do …

Drytac has compiled a new, free guide on how signs and graphics can be used effectively and safely to inform and provide guidance to people in accordance with government guidelines. As lockdown restrictions are eased, businesses are finding that floor graphics, wall displays and window signs are essential for non-verbal …

Wearing face coverings in shops and supermarkets in England will become compulsory from Friday, July 24. Those who fail to comply with the new rules will face a fine of up to £100, the government has announced. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it would ‘give people more confidence to shop …

Yesterday, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak unveiled a stimulus package of up to £30bn to help the UK recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Key points from the mini summer budget: The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will not be extended beyond October. Instead, employers will be paid £1,000 for every …

The wearing of face masks or face coverings became compulsory for anyone travelling on public transport in England on Monday, June 15. Here we explore the importance of face masks and the printwear industry’s reaction to the situation. While out and about on your daily business, whether that’s a trip …

As the country prepares for the next phase of businesses reopening, the Independent Print Industry Association (IPIA) claims its members are one of the best placed to not only produce protective equipment like face visors, masks and sneeze screens but also develop further products and services to reduce spread of …

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get back on their feet and get people back in their jobs. From Saturday, July 4, pubs, restaurants and hairdressers will be able …

UK businesses recovering from the impact of COVID-19 may be eligible for a new business package from ADAPT in conjunction with First Business Finance. Called the Coronavirus Business Interruption Scheme (CBILS), the back-to-business offer is a Supported Capital Asset Finance (SCAF) package that provides loans of between £30,000 and £1 …