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.
The East End’s tech, media and creative sector is set to overtake the City in terms of economic growth over the next five years according to forecasters. The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has found that the industries based around... Read More
Over 500,000 people have added their names to a petition calling on US department store Macy’s to end its association with Donald Trump. The billionaire businessman has been the face of Macy’s for several years but has now come under fire for what is... Read More
The makers of Irn Bru, A.G. Barr have agreed to merge with Britvic which is one of the leading soft drinks makers. The move will create the largest company to produce soft drinks in Europe. A.G. Barr was established in 1875 and produces not only Irn... Read More
Fast food is a huge international industry, with consumers spending billions of pounds annually on burgers, fries and kebabs. One of the iconic groups in this sector is McDonald’s, which continues to expand year upon year as increasing numbers of countries... Read More
Team GB had an excellent summer of sport this year, with athletes excelling in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games in disciplines such as swimming, cycling and athletics. As a result of this performance, and the fact that the Games were held on British soil... Read More
Are you feeling festive, or are you struggling to get into the Christmas spirit this year? Well, if you love a good pantomime, then head over to Chatsworth house in Derbyshire for a fairytale of festivities. Cinderella and Prince Charming on the Painted... Read More
For many people, Christmas shopping doesn’t actually begin until town centres and high street shops alike are glowing with festive lights. The turning on of these lights is all part of the attraction, but when and where are this year’s Christmas lights... Read More
The run up to Christmas is always a busy time for the majority of businesses in the UK. Organising Christmas bonuses, stocking up on goods and preparing for office parties keep the service, retail and hospitality industries run off their feet for several... Read More
The recession may be over, but this has not led to automatic recovery in the retail sector, with many chain and independent stores still struggling to achieve the levels of sales seen before the economic slump. As a result, many supermarkets have engaged in a... Read More
Budget flight providers have grown in popularity in the UK over recent years, as the lower costs offered have made foreign holidays accessible to a higher number of consumers. In fact, even throughout the recession, well-known companies such as Ryanair and... 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.
