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.
During the past several years, businesses and motorists have struggled under the burden of rising fuel costs. This has had an impact on independent petrol retailers, many of whom have been forced to shut up shop after losing the price battle with... Read More
Should Britain Follow Suit? Going out for a meal is something of a luxury in today’s society. When once couples managed to slip out for a romantic meal once a week on average, restricted budgets and pay freezes has seen this little luxury drop to only once... Read More
Last year, cosmetics chain Lush came under fire from various sources for a display they chose to put on in the window of a busy London store. The “shock piece” involved a volunteer being put through several ordeals common in animal testing labs and... Read More
Small retailers face finding themselves thousands of pounds out of pocket defending themselves against accident claims, even when they are found not to be at fault. The warning comes from commercial property consultants Cushman and Wakefield as new laws come... Read More
Britannia may have ruled the waves, but it will not be ruling the high street anymore. The Co-operative, which owns Britannia have announced that all their stores will be rebranded as The Co-operative over the next 12 months. The rebranding will have no... Read More
In July 2014 the Tour de France will come to Yorkshire, the country’s largest county, having only previously visited the south of England in the past. This will be the time for the North of England to shine. The race will begin in Leeds on 5th July... Read More
Despairing shoppers of the UK take note – there is actually an easy way to shop at IKEA! Rather than steeling yourself for a day-long trail around a store with a layout so confusing that hiring a guide is advisable, simply follow Movehut’s steps for a... Read More
Smartphone technology has become a staple in the lifestyle of the UK’s busy workers, with employees using their iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or Nexus to do everything from checking emails to ordering in their lunch. And yet there is one aspect of... Read More
Employment tribunals became fairly commonplace in the mid-2000s and peaked between 2009 and 2010. However, figures released last week by the Ministry of Justice suggest that workers are now keen to avoid the expense and stress of a legal proceeding against... Read More
The past week has been particularly tough on airports in the UK, with Heathrow being forced to cut around 10 per cent of all flights on several days in order to allow for runway clearance. Regional airports have also suffered, with large amounts of snow... 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.
