News & Media

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:

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.

Congratulations to the 2025 BOSS Award Winners!

The Chancellor opened her statement with a sharp rebuke for the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), after it mistakenly released its analysis at 11:30am – well before her speech in the Commons. 

ECS are delighted to share the news that our Sales Director, Donna Reid, will be running the Edinburgh Marathon in 2026 to support Leuchie House, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by neurological conditions.

The October 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.

Last month we reported that a further delay to the EUDR was likely, after a one-year postponement was proposed. We noted that, if adopted, EUDR would be pushed back to 30 December 2026 (and 30 June 2027 for micro and small companies).

Four new consultations have been launched by the Department for Business & Trade.

A new questionnaire is being circulated by the Department for Business & Trade

BOSS is pleased to share recent updates to the BOSS North Regional Committee, reflecting both leadership changes and exciting new additions to the team.

Pentel are thrilled to announce their upcoming social media campaign, designed to inspire creativity and bring a touch of magic to the festive season. This year, Pentel is launching #CountdownToCraftmas, offering a creative twist on the traditional Advent calendar with a daily dose of exciting craft projects, giveaways and inspiration.

Member Pre-sale for the BLOC National Conference & Official Launch is now officially open.

Raises questions for established eCommerce brands.

Nemo Office Club has announced that Group Managing Director Tim Beaumont will retire at the end of the year.

Commission proposes targeted measures to ensure the timely implementation of EU Deforestation Regulation which you can read here.

The winners of the Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 were announced at a packed ceremony and champagne lunch at the historic Stationers’ Hall in London on Friday 17 October.