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Smiths News plc

Service, scale and value – specialists in news distribution.

Smiths News plc is the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler with 55% market share. Operating seven days a week, we supply 22,000 retailers across England and Wales. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading provider of early morning end to end supply chain solutions.

Smiths News plc

For more than two centuries, Smiths News has been distributing newspapers to retailers throughout the UK. Our unmatched scale, experience, and expertise in this time-critical supply chain set us apart. We take pride in our daily impact on individuals and communities by ensuring widespread access to newspapers and magazines. Discover more about Smiths News PLC, including our business model and strategy.

Latest Annual Report

Published 16 December 2025

Investors

Delivering value.

We are focused on delivering value for all our stakeholders with a commitment to strong investor returns while meeting the investment needs of the network and its support services.

Corporate Governance

Leading with attention to good governance.

The Board is committed to promoting the highest standards of corporate governance and, most importantly, embedding these standards consistently across the entire organisation.

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Smiths News PLC
Rowan House
Kembrey Park
Swindon
SN2 8UH