The Publishers Association’s Annual Report 2017

In 2017, we devoted much of our time to helping prepare members for the challenges following the country’s decision to leave the European Union, which culminated in the launch of A Blueprint for UK Publishing which set out what the industry needs to continue to be successful in the future.

For the gender pay gap, and indeed so many other diversity gaps, to be properly addressed, we need to be able to promote the best people from a much, much wider pool, and to be more transparent about each step along the career ladder – how to reach it, and what the return is when you get there.

Lis Tribe, President of the Publishers Association

Brexit is about more than just the UK’s departure from the EU, or even the terms of new free trade agreements. Instead, it provides an opportunity to engage with politicians in a meaningful conversation about the role that publishing plays in the world and why this industry must be maintained for future generations.

Stephen Lotinga, Chief Executive of the Publishers Association