UK reforms for low value imports
The UK Government is removing the £135 Low Value Import (LVI) relief from customs duty for products imported to the UK, which will apply to e-commerce purchases and print subscriptions supplied by subsidiaries or overseas partners.
Marie Claire appoints new Digital Director
Future has announced the appointment of Jennifer Dickinson as Digital Director at Marie Claire UK.
Prima community knits almost 2,500 baby cardigans for hospital charity
Prima invited its readers to support Little Woollens, a volunteer-run knitting shop inside Liverpool Women’s University Hospital, which raises money for its neonatal unit
Burnham government brings forward implementation of subscription rules to January 2027
This week the government announced that the implementation date for the new subscription rules in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act will be brought forward to 1 January 2027.
Time Out brings its globally recognised Market to London
Time Out open its flagship Time Out Market at the landmark in Piccadilly in the summer of 2028, bringing the globally recognised Time Out Market concept home.
Harper’s Bazaar UK collaborates with artist for original artwork
The creative collaboration, in partnership with artist Rachel Spelling, centres on an original artwork drawing inspiration from Bazaar’s 150-year archive.
Changes to Government and the implications
What the appointment of a new Prime Minister means for the publishing industry and the PPA’s work.
MP visits Faversham House to discuss AI, copyright, and B2B publishing
Mims Davies MP visited Faversham House’s offices in East Grinstead on 28 July to discuss the impact of AI developers’ copyright infringement on B2B publishers.
Help open doors into publishing and media
The PPA Paid Work Experience Programme is now live
PPA launches industry-wide salary survey
PPA publisher members are being invited to take part in a fully funded pilot run independently by Alan Jones & Associates.
HistoryExtra launches brand new leadership podcast with the Apprentice’s Mike Soutar
History’s Greatest Leaders is a podcast series hosted by entrepreneur and broadcaster Mike Soutar.
GamesRadar+ launches new video podcast championing women in gaming
Hosted by GamesRadar+ Brand Director Sam Loveridge, the new fortnightly series combines candid conversations, industry-leading guests, and original research exploring the experiences of women in gaming.
Beano partners with TGJones to give away free copies of the comic
Beano has partnered with TGJones to launch an exclusive issue which will be available for free in all stores between Thursday 16 and Thursday 23 July.
Grazia announces new Editor
Bauer Media has appointed Frances Hedges as Editor of Grazia from October 2026
Air Business announces overseas distribution deal with Immediate
Air Business, the global logistics and technology company, has been selected by Immediate as a trusted logistics partner in managing overseas postal distribution for their magazine portfolio.
New publisher and associate members join the PPA
We’re pleased to welcome some new members to the PPA community. Find out who’s joined since our last update, and a bit more about them.