Axing 1,600 staff in two years helps Johnston Press deliver first ‘underlying’ profit growth since 2006

Dominic Ponsford

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Dominic Ponsford is the editor in chief of Press Gazette and has more than 20 years experience in journalism. Former Paul Foot Awards finalist and PPA editor of the year nominee 2022.

Axing 1,600 staff in two years helps Johnston Press deliver first ‘underlying’ profit growth since 2006

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