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.


2012 Olympic Games Will be Greenest Yet

Posted on 26 June, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Business News

Being selected to host the Olympics means the eyes of the world will be firmly fixed on a city, and a report prepared by commercial real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle states that the London 2012 Summer Games will be the greenest ones to date.... Read More

Croydon’s Biggest Department Store Falls into Administration

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy

Allders of Croydon, the commercial property department store, has gone into administration, the third commercial property business in which Harold Tillman has been a major benefactor to hit the buffers in as many months.... Read More

NatWest Technical Problems Could Cost the Bank Millions

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy

The technical problems that have caused chaos for NatWest customers for several days could end up costing the bank millions of pounds in additional costs and wages.... Read More

Breaking News: New Look Announces Full Year Results

Posted on 25 June, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News

New Look today posted its full year results revealing its commercial properties have made good progress through against the backdrop of difficult economic conditions and lack of footfall on the high street.... Read More

McDonald’s Comes Last in Fast Food Ratings

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

For years, McDonald’s has become synonymous with fast food commercial properties with thousands of commercial property restaurants worldwide. However, the question is whether we really are, as they keep telling us, “lovin’ it”.... Read More

Dixons Retail Posts Disappointing Annual Sales

Posted on 24 June, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Retail commercial properties tend to suffer more than most during a recession, largely due to a lowering of household disposable income putting many consumers off hitting the shops.... Read More

More Retailers Take-Up Out-of-Town Space

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News

Recently there has been a large increase in the number of retailers taking up out-of-town space. Although this does not come close to the 2007 figures it is perhaps an indication of greater confidence in the market and this trend is expected to continue... Read More

H&M Sales Rise 12 Per Cent in 2012

Posted on 23 June, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Hennes and Mauritz (H&M) have recorded a rise in sales despite the tough trading conditions that many high street retailers have fallen victim to in the UK.... Read More

Birmingham Curry Houses to Spice up the EU

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Curry is one of the most popular takeaway meals in Britain, and most people can admit to visiting a curry house commercial property on occasion to indulge in the spicy treat.... Read More

Home Retail has Mixed Fortune in Sales

Posted on 22 June, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The launch of the iPad 3 has hugely boosted electronics sales in UK retail commercial properties this week, with consumers flocking to Argos to get their hands on the latest must-have gadget.... 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.