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 London Olympics appear to have had positive impact on the British economy, with sports chains such as Halfords and Sports Direct reporting massive boosts to profit in the last financial year as a result of the Games. Yet it appears that more than just the... Read More
While no retailers can be said to have coasted through the recession unscathed, Mothercare suffered particularly at the hands of the economic downturn. Online competition from e-tailers such as Amazon and the ever-expanding market for baby clothing from... Read More
Wells Fargo, the fourth-largest bank in the United States and its largest mortgage provider, has achieved Q2 earnings of $5.52 billion, representing an increase of 20 percent over the previous quarter. The bank has now decided to use some of this... Read More
The retail industry has experienced a significant boost during the current heatwave, with DIY stores, garden centres and supermarkets particularly enjoying their moment in the sun. However, the hot weather has not yielded hugely positive results for all... Read More
With international businesses now playing a key role in the British economy it has thrown into sharp relief the need for higher levels of airport capacity – with London being one area affected by this issue in particular. Several plans have been put... Read More
The Enterprise Zone scheme was designed to boost Britain’s economy and create stability for the future, giving SMEs and start-ups the opportunity to acquire quality premises at an affordable cost. Mark Prisk MP By cutting business rates and providing... Read More
Do you feel like you are melting in your office or workplace? Is your makeshift fan of cardboard not helping the situation? Well then, it may be time to go home. A group of Labour MPs have expressed the view that if temperatures in the workplace reach... Read More
British manufacturing has become extremely popular in recent months, with almost constant growth in the sector attracting considerable investment from both domestic and overseas companies. Although the industry tends to fluctuate fairly regularly from brief... Read More
The recession took a heavy toll on retailers, with both high street brands and luxury labels struggling to keep their heads above water. However, with the economy slowly recovering, many of these firms are now experiencing a welcome return to form as... Read More
Internet shopping has had a huge effect on the way consumers do their weekly grocery shop, with an ever-increasing number turning to online ordering in a bid to beat the crowds. Britain’s number one chain, Tesco, now offers a plethora of ways to buy both... 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.
