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.
There have been so many shocking ups and downs this year in terms of record profits and administrations that keeping up with them all has been a tough job. As we say goodbye to 2012 and welcome the New Year, Movehut summarises the high street’s highs and... Read More
During the Christmas period many firms shut down completely for around two weeks maximum, while some only shut down for the festive bank holidays. But as a business owner, even shutting down on Christmas Day could cost you your livelihood. For that reason... Read More
The week between Christmas and New Year is traditionally one of merriment and relaxation with loved ones, with a heavy emphasis on celebrating the previous year before toasting the one just arriving. However, whisky firm Whyte and Mackay is likely to be... Read More
Parents of young children can be assured that several versions of Father Christmas will be handing out presents and sprinkling a bit of festive magic in the shops this Christmas. However, it seems the popularity of the role is alleged to have fizzled... Read More
Any consumers struggling to finish their Christmas shopping online are in for some bad news – e-retailers are no longer able to process and deliver orders in time for December 25th unless a hefty price is paid for postage and packing. This means that... Read More
We’ve seen in the news throughout the year many high profile retailers reporting a drop in footfall, which has consequences on profits. This has resulted in a number of administrations and sometimes even permanent closures. But are some retailers actually... Read More
A Panorama investigation into the billionaire Barclay brothers claims that London’s Ritz hotel has not paid any corporation tax since it was acquired by the brothers 17 years ago. The BBC documentary, whose broadcast was postponed by the previous... Read More
It is fair to say that the Olympic and Paralympic Games created something of a stir in Britain earlier this year. As well as London being the home ground for the events for the first time since 1948, Team GB did the country proud by eventually finishing third... Read More
With the advent of online shopping, traditional high street retailers came under attack from a new generation of rivals. Consumers can now order games, DVDs and CDs from the comfort of their own homes rather than trek around the shops, with their purchases... Read More
Many fashion retailers have struggled to garner consumer interest in recent times due to falling disposable incomes for most workers. This has led to profit warnings being posted by traditionally successful brands such as Burberry and Mulberry, and the... 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.
