News & Media

The first BOSS Midlands Pop-Up Event of the year took place on Thursday 15th January at the ever-impressive St Paul’s Hotel in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, and it could not have got off to a stronger start.

The December update for the GfK/BOSS Panelmarket report is now available. GfK track and audit 36 product categories in the Office & Stationery sector and produces time comparable data for Sales Value, Sales Units/Packs and Sales Pieces - as well as calculating an average pack price and sales price.

Government’s Industrial Strategy will have the biggest impact on their growth prospects in 2026.

Pack UK has published the indicative EPR fees for Year 2 of the scheme (April 2026 to March 2027).

In December’s Bulletin, we reported that a delay to EUDR was likely…but not 100% certain.

The Employment Rights Bill finished its final stages before Parliament broke up for Christmas, receiving Royal Assent on 18 December.

Updated: January 2026 - Paperstone has successfully secured the restoration of its brand visibility on Google following a period in which branded searches were not displaying correctly.

PackUK EPR fees update.

On 17 December, the European Parliament voted through the agreement made in the European Union Deforestation Regulation trilogues by a margin of 405 votes in favour and 242 votes against (8 abstentions).

BLOC is delighted to welcome ACS Group - another high profile independent - into its community.

The November update for the GfK/BOSS Panelmarket report is now available. GfK track and audit 36 product categories in the Office & Stationery sector and produces time comparable data for Sales Value, Sales Units/Packs and Sales Pieces - as well as calculating an average pack price and sales price.

evo Foundation has appointed respected non-executive director and charity leader Steve Wragg as its new Chairman, strengthening the organisation’s governance and accelerating its ambitions to advance education and alleviate poverty across the region.

Launching the free Technology Accelerator Kit to help dealers diversify with confidence

Government data has revealed that more than 10,000 small business leaders have now completed the Help to Grow: Management Course.

Trade Union Consultations are still open.

Two Government consultations are currently open on the employment rights reforms. Both close for views in January.

As we’ve reported before, the original Employment Rights Bill included a measure to make unfair dismissal a right from the first day of a new job.

Last Friday (5 December), the European Council and Parliament reached a provisional agreement for:

The Leaders of the Future Community came together on 27th November at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester. Delegates were treated to an action packed agenda:

On 27th November, the business supplies industry came together for one of the most anticipated events of the year - the BOSS Awards. With over 430 guests in attendance, the evening was a true celebration of excellence, innovation, and community spirit.