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.
When a popular high street chain is forced to enter administration, there are always a number of factors administrators must take into account. Any debt accumulated which must be paid off and the number of staff who must be looked after during the process... Read More
Argos enjoyed a hugely successful third quarter of trading thanks to a busy Christmas period. The catalogue-based retailer looked to be a possible high street casualty only a few months ago, when mounting debt and a string of non-profitable stores seemed... Read More
The number of crimes affecting retail commercial properties has risen by 15.6 per cent in 2012, but the actual number of reported crimes has dropped according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Retailers should have the confidence to report a crime... Read More
We are all aware of the situation on the high street at the moment. With once-popular brands entering administration and online shopping becoming the retail method of choice, towns and cities across the UK are suffering from an increasing number of empty... Read More
Last summer’s poor weather had a knock on effect in many areas of the UK economy. Drowned crops failed to produce a good harvest leaving both farmers and supermarkets with added costs. In addition widespread flooding led to many businesses being forced to... Read More
Car manufacturing in the UK had an incredibly successful year in 2012, with multi-national investments and huge sales increases making the sector one of the few posting profits in the country. However, experts have warned that issues such as a lack of... Read More
Following Honda’s announcement of job cuts after a drop in European sales there may have been worries of a decline in car manufacturing in the UK. Fortunately, it appears that not all companies choosing to base major manufacturing hubs in Britain have... Read More
The chief executives of some of Britain’s leading retailers are set to come under scrutiny after lacklustre Christmas trading. Chief executive of Wm Morrison, Dalton Philips, will be under the spotlight amid fears that the supermarket chain may have to... Read More
Last year was, to put it mildly, rather difficult for retailers on the high street, with popular chains such as GAME, Clinton Cards and JJB Sports all entering administration as a result of reduced consumer spending. Unfortunately, it seems that 2013 may not... Read More
The government has revealed plans for an independent adjudicator in the pub industry to help struggling landlords. The Department for Business said the aim was to reduce unfair practices, such as high rents and the prices publicans have to pay for... 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.
