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 Scottish Government has banned cigarette and tobacco products from being on display in large retailers throughout the country under the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010. Smoking is associated with 13,000 deaths a year in... Read More
One of the UK’s leading leisure groups has pledged to create up to 12,000 jobs over the next five years in a huge extension of its most popular brands. The Whitbread Group, which owns both Costa Coffee and the Premier Inn chains, made the announcement after... Read More
Pinewood Studios has revealed plans to go stateside in an ambitious expansion plan designed to open further doors for the British Film Industry. In conjunction with investment firm River’s Rock, Pinewood Shepperton plc – otherwise known as the Pinewood... Read More
Recently, things have been looking up for the high street, with consumer confidence on the up and higher footfall rates being recorded in Britain’s town centres than has been the case for several years. However, a profits warning posted by one of the high... Read More
With the relatively recent obesity crisis making headlines in the UK, the number of us choosing to take up gym memberships is skyrocketing as the nation attempts to keep fit. As a result, chains from sports merchandise specialists DW to female-only Curves are... Read More
A day at the races is one of the most quintessentially British activities, and in the aftermath of the Grand National each year the number of visitors to racecourses around the country skyrockets. Whether you are partial to a little flutter or just enjoy... Read More
New research reveals that Yorkshire has some of the fastest growing small businesses in the UK, despite the ever-growing pressures caused by poor consumer confidence and the risk of a triple dip recession. Suzy Brain England, of the Institute of... Read More
Back in the day if you had a complaint about a company the only people that would generally know about it are you and the person on the other end of the phone dealing with your complaint. But as technology has advanced that one-to-one phone call can escalate... Read More
Pubs, clubs and other venues could be set to benefit after Communities Minister Don Foster yesterday announced a summer of free community concerts which is expected to attract over 200,000 people. The event, which will take place from 11 to 14 July, is the... Read More
When JJB Sports entered administration last year, it seemed that the already embattled high street was to receive yet another blow. However, a bid from rival chain Sports Direct meant that many of the sportswear firm’s stores would remain operational,... 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.
