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.
Oxford Street,London, one of the busiest shopping streets in the world. At the east end, Primark has opened a giant new 80,000 sq. ft. store, at the other end, Zara is opening a flagship store, its fourth store on Oxford Street, in the biggest new development... Read More
The high street suffered immeasurably at the hands of the recession, with several well-known brands forced into administration and many more being forced to borrow large amounts of money in order to remain operational. While the worst of Britain’s economic... Read More
Many businesses use software such as Google Chat, Skype and Windows Live Messenger (WLM) as a way for colleagues to communicate in and around the office, without having to leave their desks or clog up the phone line. But if WLM is the chosen service for your... Read More
Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has revealed eighteen pubs in Britain are closing every week as the rising cost of beer forces landlords out of business. The campaign group said, the rate of closures has grown by six a week since the spring and has... Read More
Failed electrical retailer Comet, this morning launched a huge ‘fire sale ‘as administrators Deloitte began the process of winding down the business. A notice on the company website announces a ‘massive stock liquidation’ in which everything is... Read More
After the excitement of Halloween, households nationwide will now be preparing for the biggest holiday of the year - as the start of November ushers in the period where Christmas shopping can begin without looking a little too eager. Presents will be... Read More
The Emergence of the Twenty First Century Dandy They seek him here, they seek him there….If the Kinks wanted to lampoon today’s dandies they wouldn’t have to search far to find one because demand for designer menswear is booming. As a result Selfridges... Read More
Vehicle manufacturing in the UK has gone from strength to strength in recent years as increasing numbers of international car companies have channelled investment into the country. One of the largest investors this year, Japanese manufacturer Toyota,... Read More
This year, many airlines have struggled to post significant profits. However, budget airlines such as Ryanair have thrived, even throughout the most difficult times in the past four years, enabling the Irish company to boost its profits by 10 per cent in... Read More
Staycations have grown massively in popularity as a result of the global financial situation. The Eurozone crisis has put many Brits off visiting countries such as Spain and France, while tight household budgets has meant that not everyone can afford to... 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.
