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.
In hard times, it is understandable that businesses wish to save money where possible in a bid to post higher profits and boost their share prices. However, in recent weeks the press has been flooded with tales of multinational companies failing to pay tax... Read More
Shoe Zone, which acquired Stead and Simpson in January 2008 has announced that it will be closing 90 of their 227 high street stores. The locations of the closures have not yet been announced, but it is understood that around 500 staff will lose their... Read More
Pizza Hut, which is owned by Yum! has announced its plans to open a further 700 delivery stores nationwide. The new stores will bring their total amount of delivery-only commercial properties to 1,000. The expansion will bring around 2,000 new jobs,... Read More
Supermarket shoppers should be cautious despite the latest headlines about a clampdown on misleading pricing. Eight leading supermarkets are ending so-called “special offers” that trick customers into getting a good deal-yet there is no guarantee that... Read More
The automotive industry has been a rare bright spot in the UK for the past few years, with more and more companies choosing to invest in British factories than ever before. Recently, Vauxhall, Jaguar Land Rover and Honda have all chosen to make large... Read More
Back in October, luxury handbag manufacturer Mulberry revealed that its annual profits may not meet those forecast by industry experts due to falling wholesale revenues and a slowing of growth in its international market. Now, it has emerged that the cost of... Read More
Multiplex giant Cineworld has bought art house cinema chain Picturehouse in a deal reported to be worth over £47 million. Picturehouse, whose 21 independent cinemas include the Ritzy in Brixton and the Phoenix in Oxford, will continue to operate as... Read More
The leisure industry suffered greatly during the recession, with the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) frequently raising concerns about the number of pub closures in the UK. Combined with rising taxes on alcohol, and the current proposals to introduce a 45 pence... Read More
With consumers still unwilling to spend on unnecessary luxuries, it is not just the retail industry feeling the pinch. During the recession, many people chose to remain in the UK and have a “staycation”, especially with the summer of sport in London... Read More
The makers of the famous black cab, The London Taxi Company (LTC) went into administration in October of this year. It was hoped that a buyer for the Coventry factory would be found, but as no one stepped forward the production line has been stopped,... 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.
