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.
On the night before Christmas it’s not very pleasant to find you’ve forgotten to buy Granny’s present. This is a sentiment shared by thousands across the UK, with an ever increasing number of consumers hitting the shops before closing on Christmas... Read More
Christmas can be an incredibly profitable time of year for many people, but especially those looking to pad out their CV with temporary seasonal work. And with unemployment remaining relatively high in the UK, many retailers advertising for help over the... Read More
Earlier this month Amazon, the largest online retailer in the world, revealed it is conducting tests on unmanned drones to make deliveries to customers. You are more likely to spot Rudolph in the sky than a drone The news was greeted with a mixture of... Read More
Business leaders across the North-East have welcomed plans to expand Britain’s largest airport, claiming any extra capacity at Heathrow would “galvanise” the region’s reputation. London’s busiest airport has unveiled three options for its... Read More
Whether its the apparent ease of internet shopping or the seasonal goodwill, Christmas is a gift for online fraudsters. So, knowing what to look for — and there are 10 basic scams — could save you both money and heartache this festive... Read More
This weekend provides the last opportunity for shoppers to catch Manchester’s world famous Christmas Markets. Now in its 15th year, the annual array of over 300 stalls has become a hugely popular destination that has put the city firmly on the festive... Read More
Tis the season to be jolly and retailers nationwide are hoping to be singing all the way to the bank this Christmas. However, with only a few days to go until the big day, it is imperative that those looking to make a few last minute sales truly capitalise on... Read More
Publicans, hairdressers and restaurateurs — whose businesses have long been backbone of town centres — have been invited to join the Government’s town centre think tank. Local Government minister Brandon Lewis says enlarging the Future High... Read More
Retailers are now looking for ways to cater to the needs of not only consumers, but the environment too. As well as providing space for recycling bins in car parks and encouraging consumers to re-use their plastic bags, it appears that the majority of small... Read More
Finding a £10 or £20 note in a pocket is usually welcome; the exception being when the pocket in question has just exited the spin cycle in the washing machine. Every year, hundreds of British consumers manage to “lose” their cash in this way – but... 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.
