Business News


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.


Changes to Consumer Law Outlined

Posted on 30 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Last week, a Bill proposing alterations to consumer laws was accepted by Government, who wish to encourage spending in a bid to pick up Britain’s lagging economy... Read More

BT and Centrica Create Jobs in Welcome Boost to Economy

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Two FTSE 100 firms are defying the gloomy predictions for Britain’s economy and commercial property businesses by expanding and creating employment in a country desperate for more jobs.... Read More

E.ON Teams up with Sainsbury’s to Supply Renewable Energy to Stores

Posted on 29 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Commercial property supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is to partner with E.ON and Geothermal International to roll out the first stage of a ground-breaking energy solution to up to 100 commercial property stores.... Read More

New Sainsbury’s to Occupy Sheffield Bakery Site

Posted on 28 July, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News

A new Sainsbury’s store on the site of a former bakery has been given the go ahead by Sheffield City Council.... Read More

Today is the day: The Olympics are Finally Here

Posted on 27 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

What to expect from the Opening Ceremony After what seems like an eternity of waiting, the London 2012 Games will kick off today in the Olympic stadium which has been purpose built in the East End of London... Read More

Amazon to Open Digital Media Office in the Capital

Posted on 26 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Amazon, the online retailer has announced plans to open an office in London to base its Digital Media Development Centre in.... Read More

76 Clinton Cards Stores to Close for Good

Posted on 24 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Some of you may be thinking that Clinton Cards has been sold to American Greetings Corporation. That is correct, but the sale didn’t include all of the commercial properties owned by Clinton Cards Plc.... Read More

Sunday Shopping Curfew Abolished for the Next Eight Weeks

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy

Shoppers in England and Wales enjoyed not only the sunshine last Sunday, but also extended shopping hours as trading laws are relaxed for the Olympic Games.... Read More

Santander Funds Internship Programme for SMEs

Posted on 23 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Commercial property banking giant Santander recently launched a new UK internship scheme to place graduates with small and medium-sized commercial property enterprises across the country.... Read More

American Officers Play Role in Olympics Security

Posted on 20 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

This week, the news has largely been dominated by the security surrounding the London 2012 Olympic Games.... Read More

Learn more about our Business news category

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.