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.
Everybody loves to find a bargain in the shops. So when you find a sofa that was originally £1000, but now is £499 you can’t help but think you have bagged yourself a good deal. But is it really as genuine as you think it is? According to the... Read More
During the recession, many workers left without jobs turned to self-employment in order to utilise their skills and make ends meet. Unfortunately, however, many found that the lack of financial support due to banks restricting lending limited their growth... Read More
Many people first became aware of 3D printing when it was reported that a functioning gun had been manufactured using the method. This was perhaps an inauspicious way to enter the public consciousness but it at least had the effect of making people sit up and... Read More
In stark contrast to other banking groups, which are reducing their high street presence, Santander is planning to open dozens of new branches as part of its plans to make further advancement into the UK banking market. The Spanish giant hopes to grow... Read More
At the height of the recession, a spate of administrations affected both large and small businesses alike, with the high street suffering from the losses of HMV and GAME particularly. Although the economic forecast has picked up somewhat, it is clear that... Read More
British households are still experiencing a squeeze on their incomes despite the upturn in the economy. Low wage increases, the rising cost of food and the still-high rate of inflation mean that sticking to a budget remains a key factor in the weekly shop,... Read More
There was a time when you would need to visit the bank to make any changes on your account. Aspects like setting up a direct debit, making a payment to someone or checking your balance were all done solely in branches. But as the online market grew, the banks... Read More
High street guru Mary Portas has been frustrated in her bid to rejuvenate town centres. Claims that funding initiatives have failed to work one year after the launch of her campaign have somewhat marred her attempts to turn things around, while some critics... Read More
The high street is always in the news. Whether it is regarding the number of empty shops or the efforts of the likes of Mary Portas and the Government to try and entice people to shop there. But now it seems that not only are the public put off from... Read More
One of the biggest controversies of recent weeks has been the widespread use of “zero hours” contracts currently in use by some of the UK’s most successful companies. Under these contracts, employees have no guarantee of a set minimum of working hours... 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.
