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.
Many people love a bargain and so turn to the internet when it comes to buying certain products that they have in mind. But when it comes to browsing, the internet just doesn’t seem to scratch that itch that the high street does. According to a... Read More
Three of the mutuals taken over by Nationwide during the height of the financial crisis are to be rebranded and integrated into the chain’s existing portfolio, significantly adding to Nationwide’s high street presence. However, this move could come with a... Read More
Seven towns have been rewarded for the innovative ways in which they have transformed the fortunes of their high streets. In recognition of their accomplishments, each will receive a share of the £1 million High Street Renewal Fund which was established by... Read More
Television, broadband and fixed-line telephone provider BSkyB has pledged to create 550 new jobs as the UK demand for its services continues to grow. In the nine months to March 31st, pre-tax profits reached £994 million – a 9 per cent increase from... Read More
Cinema-lovers may be facing an increase in ticket prices and less choice after cinema chain Cineworld bought its art-house peer Picturehouse, the Office of Fair Trading has warned. The OFT has asked the Competition Commission to investigate concerns... Read More
New tourism figures revealed that almost one million hotel rooms were booked in Belfast last year. The total sales represented a 14 per cent increase on the previous 12 months, with an accompanying 18 per cent growth in revenue generated by hoteliers,... Read More
Post Office workers have announced plans for their fourth walkout since Easter after the company confirmed plans to relocate 70 of its big high street and city centre branches to retailers. The Communication Workers Union (CWU), said the proposal to... Read More
Mary Portas has become one of the most significant characters in the battle to save the high street, with her plan to rejuvenate town centres splitting opinions up and down the country. Like her or loathe her, she certainly stands up for what she believes in... Read More
A report on the future of the West End has called for a 24 hour tube service and the creation of an administrative body to ensure the area fully realises its potential in terms of business and tourism. The West End Commission published its findings... Read More
In direct contrast to recent years, the first quarter of 2013 yielded positive results for the high street. This theme has continued with positive annual results from Home Retail, owners of one of the high street’s key brands. For the first time in... 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.
