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 British car manufacturing industry has followed on from a strong year in 2012, with continued investments leading to a higher demand from international markets than has been seen for quite some time. Now Jaguar Land Rover has announced further expansion... Read More
When you visit the high street for some retail therapy or do the weekly shop at your favourite supermarket, how do you pay for your goods? The majority of us will simply put it on a debit card, but are there still some people who swear by cash? As with... Read More
British Land has announced that Meadowhall, Yorkshire's leading retail destination, has become one of the world's first shopping centres to offer virtual gift cards. Shoppers at Meadowhall can now buy dedicated digital ‘V-Cards' that are redeemable... Read More
It has been a year since Queen of Shops Mary Portas was asked for her suggestions to turn around the poor performance of the nation’s town centres. Following Ms Portas’ review, 12 towns across the country were awarded the status of “Portas Pilot... Read More
The traditional high street newsagent is battling for survival as supermarket giants push into the convenience store market, according to the boss of Britain’s largest chain of managed convenience stores and newsagents. Britain’s largest food... Read More
For 55 years now, Little Chef has been an established stop for drivers, with restaurants lining motorways and A roads nationwide. However, turnaround specialists RCapital have warned that the brand may soon disappear forever after failing to find a buyer... Read More
The rise of internet shopping has caused severe problems on the high street as more consumers turn from traditional shopping methods in favour of having their items delivered straight to their doors. Now a new report has revealed the repercussions of this... Read More
In recent years, fashion retailers have come under increasing amounts of pressure to address the issue of welfare in the modelling industry. With stories circulating regarding the working hours and treatment of models by even some of the world’s leading... Read More
Last summer the Olympics, and especially the success of Team GB on the medals front, caused a sporting boom in the UK which boosted the profits of specialist retailers at a time where any small rise in fortune was to be welcomed. Car parts and bicycle... Read More
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that problems such as hacking, computer viruses and data security breaches were a “barrier to growth” that could no longer be overlooked. A report from the FSB found that cyber crime is costing... 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.
