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.


Breaking News: Big Changes for Heathrow Airport

Posted on 17 May, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Industry News

Following a disastrous few weeks for Heathrow Airport, when even celebrities like Joan Collins took to Twitter to complain about huge delays upon arrival, the Department of Transport has announced the decision to launch the second phase of the Operational... Read More

Every Little Helps – As Commercial Property Cuts Manager Bonuses

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Following a tough trading year at Tesco commercial property stores, store managers have been warned to expect a cut in their annual bonus that could total over 80 per cent.... Read More

Marks & Spencer Commercial Properties to Launch Rival ‘Simply’ Range

Posted on 16 May, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy

Marks & Spencer (M&S) launched a range of ‘Simply M&S’ food products this week in a bid to offer quality food at everyday prices.... Read More

Commercial Property Thomas Cook Sells Fleet

Posted on 15 May, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Thomas Cook have announced that the company plans to sell off and leaseback 17 of its fleet of 90 aircraft in a bid to raise vital funds to reduces its debts.... Read More

World’s Largest Commercial Property Ice-Cream Parlour Expands in the UK

Posted on 14 May, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Industry News

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest ice-cream commercial property parlour chain, has announced plans to virtually double the number of UK commercial property stores over the next three years, creating hundreds of jobs.... Read More

Which Retail Commercial Properties this Year have Succumbed to Economic Pressure?

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

With so many announcements of companies entering administration, it has been a tough job keeping up with them all. But do you know how many retail commercial properties have gone into administration this year alone?... Read More

Commercial Property Petrol Prices Plummet

Posted on 13 May, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Asda commercial property supermarkets have lowered the price of fuel on their petrol station forecourts by up to 2p a litre, which will be welcome news to the hard-pressed drivers in the UK.... Read More

JD Wetherspoon Contradicts Trend of Pub Closures

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Last week it was announced by Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) that an average of 12 public house commercial properties close their doors for good every week. But it seems that JD Wetherspoon is far from that trend.... Read More

London Commercial Properties May Lose Out at Olympics

Posted on 12 May, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Commercial property firms in London may not yet have adequately prepared for the Olympics, and it could end up costing them millions.... Read More

Retail Commercial Property Staff Get a Lesson in Tact

Posted on 11 May, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Industry News

Retail commercial properties have been slammed by a recent study conducted by Weight Watchers, who claim that 34 per cent of women questioned had been made to feel so insecure by a shop assistant... 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.