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.
It is no great secret that the one-time Great British tradition of popping down to the local pub for a “swift half” after work is a thing of the past in many communities. However, with the Great British Beer Festival in full swing, the effect that this is... Read More
Although the economy continues to improve, businesses have remained highly cautious about their finances thanks to the effects of four consecutive years of recession. As a result, many are still choosing to make cuts wherever possible in a bid to build up... Read More
The majority of businesses rely on consumer loyalty to remain active in their field, with most keen to build up a large client base by putting stock in customer service and good value for money. This is especially key for small retail businesses, which often... Read More
Although the economy has drastically improved since the start of 2013, many SMEs across all industries are still finding it difficult to achieve the results seen before the recession hit in 2008. As a result, the owners of these smaller firms are putting in... Read More
The beautiful weather which kicked off this summer season came as a huge relief to retailers, for whom the washout summer of 2012 remained a very real, unpleasant memory. Coinciding with an upturn in Britain’s economic forecasts, the sunshine saw consumers... Read More
Retailer Marks & Spencer has had something of a turbulent time of late, with critics claiming that its clothing line has failed to attract the attention of target audiences. However, as the autumn/winter collection has so far received positive reviews, it... Read More
Cheaper hotel rooms could be offered by online booking agencies after an on-going investigation by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) into agreements between online travel agents and hotels. The OFT looked at allegations that Booking.com and Expedia had... Read More
With many university degrees now costing upwards of £6,000 every year, more and more young people are choosing to forego further education in an attempt to seek gainful employment. However, for those who wish to attend university but simply cannot afford to... Read More
The recent controversy over zero-hours contracts employed by firms such as Sports Direct has opened the floor to a flood of employment-related issues. Subjects such as the role of working mothers in the workplace and underemployment have been the subject of... Read More
With an influx of modern technology and the resulting alteration of consumer behaviour, retailers are having to become increasingly inventive in order to attract customers to their stores. However, for those without the funds necessary to install delivery... 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.
