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.
As you walk down your local high street, you may have noticed the amount of empty boarded up shops. Unfortunately this trend is set to continue as the number of unoccupied high street commercial properties remains worryingly high. According to the... Read More
SME lending has become a hugely contentious issue in the UK this year. On one hand, the government does not believe that sustainable growth can be achieved without small firms accessing the funds they need to expand, but on the other the banks remain wary... Read More
During the recession the appeal for larger, more expensive fashion houses waned as consumers sought clothing which both looked good and adhered to a strict budget. This meant that, while brands such as Mulberry and Burberry struggled to meet sales targets,... Read More
Society has changed hugely in the past few decades, with new technology narrowing the gap between work and home life. As email, instant messaging and networking tools become more advanced, employees often find themselves finishing tasks after hours which... Read More
Online fashion retailer ASOS has announced plans to extend its Barnsley distribution hub to double storage capacity and continue its growth. The plans follow the news that the global company, in one of Europe's largest logistics deals, has awarded a... Read More
In recent months, the manufacturing industry has picked up hugely with experts now predicting that a higher number of British-made cars than originally forecast will be sold in the present quarter. This, in turn, has boosted the economy and rapidly sped up... Read More
In recent months popular fashion chains such as Abercrombie and Fitch have posted steadily weakening sales results, harking back to the recession when many retailers failed to meet sales targets. Fortunately, though, other brands have managed to achieve... Read More
Pub company and brewer Greene King reported an increase in sales of 4.6 per cent in the 18 weeks to September 1, and showed growth of 5.6 per cent in the last 10, boosted by the summer sunshine. Rooney Anand, Greene King’s chief executive said: "This... Read More
The John Lewis Partnership is widely renowned as a powerhouse of British retailing, with the recent recession barely managing to dent profits for either the John Lewis or Waitrose chains. This has allowed the group to rapidly expand and innovate in a bid to... Read More
Reports suggest vehicle manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover is searching for a plot of land where it can establish a new manufacturing facility. The company's expansion in the UK is evidenced by its development of a new £0.5 billion engine factory near... 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.
