Our work is supported by a research programme which focuses on highlighting the contribution of the UK publishing industry.
We work with different organisations to deliver research reports on strategic areas of interest for the membership.
Recently, this has included working with economic consultancies, political think tanks and charity partners.
We submit responses to government consultations and select committee inquiries and prepare briefing documents on key issues for our members.
We also collate key industry statistics, including our Publishing Yearbook, and carry out an annual industry workforce survey.
A note from the Publishers Association regarding the reality of the impact of UK Research and Innovation’s imminent open access policy and suggested next steps.
A communication from the Society of Authors and the Publishers Association relating to the cessation of the Informal Arbitration Scheme.
The Publishers Association's Annual Report for 2020 summaries a year like no other. In 2020, we stood up to the challenges we faced with the impact of the pandemic and continued to support members amid turbulent times.
A shortened version of our annual industry statistics, Publishing in 2020 features key numbers and commentary around sales income, formats and key export markets in 2020.
The Publishers Association Limited (a company limited by guarantee) electronic voting regulations. These Regulations are intended to be used in the circumstances stipulated in the Company’s Articles of Association.
The economic impact of a new Open Access (OA) policy from UK Research and Innovation Report (UKRI) is assessed in this report, produced by FTI Consulting.