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.
The retail industry has experienced something of a boom this year as the economy has taken a turn for the better causing consumer confidence to soar. This has been especially clear in sectors such as electronics and furniture, with shoppers choosing to... Read More
According to research from AXA PPP healthcare, the cost of sickness absences for larger sized SMEs is £40,500 on average per year for businesses with 100 to 250 employees. The cost to micro-businesses with fewer than 10 staff is £3,500 a year. The... Read More
Halloween is generally seen as one of the most exciting dates on the calendar, giving businesses the chance to show off their creative abilities in order to provide a little festive fun for customers and employees alike. During the recession, many... Read More
When will underdogs get their much needed break? As with many aspects of life, the underdog has a daily struggle to succeed or even survive. The underdog here in question is non-other than the high street which has received some blows over the past few... Read More
Apprenticeships have become hugely popular in recent years, with young people quickly realising that they can be by far the best method of entering into the world of employment without spending a small fortune on university fees. In turn, this has led the... Read More
With unemployment remaining a very real concern for British workers, many are taking the matter into their own hands by launching a business which, if successful, will guarantee them a steady income for years into the future. However, with banks remaining... Read More
Whitbread, the owner of Costa Coffee and the Premier Inn hotel chain reported a 12.6 per cent rise in first-half profit after opening several new coffee outlets. The UK's largest hotel and coffee shop operator announced a pre-tax profit of £216.1m... Read More
In the battle of the department stores, it is fair to say that John Lewis has resoundingly come up on top. Posting steady profits even at the height of the recession, incorporating the group’s Waitrose brand to strengthen the business and even pushing... Read More
In the past year or so, there has been a lot of talk regarding steps retailers and the government can take to save the high street. With internet becoming more and more popular, however, the question has largely focused on how consumers can be tempted to... Read More
Many retail businesses decided to implement turnaround schemes following tough trading during the recession, and now with consumer confidence on the rise the effects of these plans are beginning to be seen. One of the most impressive turnarounds has been that... 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.
