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.
Department store chains looked to be one of the rare retail success stories during the recession, with British giant John Lewis managing to post record sales figures over the Christmas period. However, it looks like the bubble may have burst for certain... Read More
Policy is killing small shops, says minister Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles, has called on councils to end the “over-zealous culture of parking enforcement” in a bid to help the high street. Speaking at the Conservative Spring Forum, Mr Pickles... Read More
Anyone trying to get their first job, or who have struggled to gain employment in a field in which they have not worked before, will know that it can be something of a vicious circle – employers do not wish to take on staff who do not already have... Read More
Tesco has attempted to diversify its business and take a step ahead of rivals this week by purchasing restaurant chain Giraffe. The deal, worth £48.6 million, will see the supermarket acquire Giraffe’s 48 UK outlets with the opportunity to open further... Read More
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda have been doing it for years, but now Morrisons is about to catch up and offer an online food ordering service. But in business, isn’t it better to be a first mover, rather than play catch up? To get a piece of the online pie,... Read More
In the past, gym contracts have been known to be notoriously difficult to cancel. Many gyms have a minimum contract period, but stick a couple of months’ notice on the end, turning your six month contract into eight months. But the Office of Fair Trading... Read More
As the undisputed champions of the Christmas season, it is hardly surprising to learn that staff members of the John Lewis Group have earned a 17 per cent bonus for their performance in 2012. While the John Lewis department stores themselves broke... Read More
Since the start of the recession, British businesses have struggled thanks to a combination of minimal funding and a plunge in consumer confidence. However, SMEs continued to spring up throughout the period largely due to a lack of full time jobs causing... Read More
According to a recent study, only 52 per cent of businesses inspect their suppliers to check if they comply with the UK Bribery Act 2010. Bribery isn’t something to be taken lightly, so it does make you think why firms fail to vet their suppliers for this... Read More
And you don't have to assemble them yourself! Swedish flat-pack enthusiasts IKEA and American luxury chain Marriott are to unite in a bid to provide affordable overnight accommodation for travellers throughout Europe. The somewhat unlikely partnership has... 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.
