In the Business News category you will find a wide selection of articles on businesses and their UK commercial properties. These include corporate news stories featuring companies ranging from established market leaders to SMEs and recent start-ups.
Many retailers in the UK have been left disappointed by the Christmas trading period, with chains such as Tesco, Morrisons and Debenhams forced to readjust their annual profits forecast due to a somewhat lacklustre December. However, in key tourism... Read More
Small firms in the UK have taken great steps towards recovery since the end of the recession, with an upturn in both consumer and business confidence driving growth and demand. However, this recovery could be somewhat limited should the current trend of late... Read More
The Government has launched an £8m challenge to help it find hi-tech answers to Britain’s ailing high streets. The initiative — unveiled by Science and Universities Minister David Willetts — will award funds to businesses trialling innovative... Read More
Sainsbury’s now owns and operates more Local convenience stores than traditional supermarkets for the first time in its history. The brand this week opened its 594th convenience store in Balsall Common, Coventry, and is continuing to set a rapid pace... Read More
During the recession, businesses in the regions found conditions more challenging than those in London and the South East. However, as economic recovery continues to build momentum, these same businesses are enjoying the fastest pace of growth in the UK... Read More
According to the latest report released by the Bank of England, the availability of credit for the corporate sector increased in the last quarter of 2013, sparking hopes that more companies will be able to take advantage of a fortuitous financial climate in... Read More
Unemployment has steadily become far less of an issue in the UK’s push for economic recovery, with employment rates steadily rising on a quarterly basis. James Dyson claims he is finding it difficult to recruit qualified engineers However, industry... Read More
This time five years ago, the retail industry in the UK was shaken by the onslaught of Britain’s longest ever recession. One of the earliest casualties, still regarded as one of the most shocking administrations of recent years, was Woolworths, with the... Read More
Christmas tends to be a hugely successful time of year for both food and non-food retailers, with families preparing for the big day stocking up on gifts, food and drinks in order to make the most of the festive season. However, the news from some of the... Read More
Norway — which owns the world’s biggest state wealth fund — has bought a 45 per cent stake in the industrial and logistics company Prologis. The sovereign-wealth fund has paid $450m for a 45 per cent stake in the US-based company, leaving... Read More
Business News covers more than company results. Of course you will find these stories in this category alongside news of the latest business deals, mergers and administrations. You can also read about director’s bonuses, supermarket price wars and current retail promotions.
We also carry features covering topical issues affecting businesses like the increasing use of smart phones and the impact of social media. And because business involves people we also report on both serious and light hearted issues facing the staff of offices and other commercial properties.
So if this is the kind of news that interests you, you’ll find it here together with regular updates, analysis and background features.
