Business News


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.


Strong Demand in all Commercial Sectors Says RICS Survey

Strong Demand in all Commercial Sectors
Posted on 26 January, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Investment opportunities still remain strong across all sectors and UK commercial property is seen as a "safe haven" for investors despite rise in macro concerns, according to RICS' Commercial Property Survey for Q4 2015. It reveals that businesses... Read More

Commercial Real Estate Worth Fifth of UK Net Wealth

Commercial Real Estate Worth Fifth of UK Net Wealth
Posted on 21 January, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy, Industry News

A recent report commissioned by the British Property Federation (BPF) has revealed that commercial real estate is worth £1,662bn and represents 20.6% of the total net wealth in the UK. In 2014, commercial real estate contributed £94.2bn to the UK's... Read More

Greater London and South East Companies Seek Quality Accommodation Over Costs

Greater London and South East Companies Seek Quality Accommodation Over Costs
Posted on 20 January, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets, Economy, Industry News

New research from Savills has revealed that corporate occupiers in Greater London and South East move 6.9 miles on average when they relocate, with the common distance being 0.5 miles. Since 2010, every Grade A relocation over 20,000 sq ft has been... Read More

Radical New Model Aimed to Revitalise Britain’s High Streets

Radical New Model Aimed to Revitalise Britain's High Streets
Posted on 19 January, 2016 by admin under Business News, Economy, Industry News

A new hard-hitting report has been proposed which introduces a radical new model that will inevitably help get investment back into Britain's high streets. The Town Centre Investment Zones report was launched by a collection of property industry... Read More

A Risky 2016 Awaits UK Manufacturers

A risky 2016 awaits UK manufacturers
Posted on 18 January, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy, Industry News

According to the latest EEF/Aldermore Executive Survey, UK manufacturers are envisioning 2016 to be full of tough decisions and prominent risks due to ongoing economic hangover from 2015, while confidence slips in the industry itself within the UK.... Read More

The Uncertain Future of High Street Retail

The uncertain future of high street retail
Posted on by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy, Industry News

The Uncertain Future of High Street Retail High Street stores have always been there when we need them. If you ever need a DVD, video game, greeting card or item of clothing, you could guarantee a successful acquisition when you visit a shop in your... Read More

Quick Decisions Cost UK Consumers £520 A Year

Quick decisions cost UK consumers £520 a year
Posted on 15 January, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News

According to a Barclays Blue Rewards survey, over 60% of Brits take less than a second to make a decision regarding the acceptance of a deal, costing them an average of £520 a year. On average, Brits are offered 14 deals per week, with 40% going for... Read More

London Knocked Off Top 10 Spot for European Investment

London Knocked Off Top 10 Spot for European Investment
Posted on 14 January, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy, Industry News

With the ever increasing prices and a crunch in yields, London has missed out on being in the top 10 list for best cities in Europe for investment prospects for the first time in four years, coming in 15th place, according to reports by PwC and the Urban Land... Read More

HSBC’S Birmingham Building Sold for Undisclosed Figure

HSBC'S Birmingham Building Sold for Undisclosed Figure
Posted on 13 January, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

The sale of Birmingham's Exchange Buildings has now officially been concluded by Aviva investors, in a deal that observers have suggested is worth £40 million. Reflecting a net initial yield of 4.5%, the deal was done on behalf of Aviva life and... Read More

Record Rental Value Helped 2015 Perform Strong for Investment

Record High Rental Value Helped 2015 Perform Strong for Investment
Posted on 12 January, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy, Industry News

With help from the highest rental value growth since 2008, the total return on investment from the UK commercial property sector at the end of 2015 was strong, reaching 14% along with December delivering returns of 1.1%, CBRE's latest Monthly Index reveals.... Read More

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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.