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.


12 Commercial Property Public Houses Close Every Week

Posted on 3 May, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

According to research conducted by Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA), an average of 12 pubs shut their doors for good every week in England, Scotland and Wales.... Read More

Olympic Legacy will Deliver Huge East End Commercial Property Development

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

Arguments continue about the cost of this summer’s London Olympics and whether or not the UK economy will really benefit.... Read More

Commercial Property Businesses Suffering at Hands of Banks

Posted on 2 May, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Financial information firm Experian has revealed that almost 70 commercial property businesses are collapsing daily due to banks refusing to lend.... Read More

What is the Future for High Street Commercial Properties?

Posted on 1 May, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy, Industry News

The Portas Report into the future of the UK’s high streets has received wide coverage. The Government has already accepted the majority of the recommendations contained in the report... Read More

Whitbread Announces Costa Coffee Commercial Property Expansion

Posted on 30 April, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News, Commercial Developments, Industry News

The news that Whitbread is set to expand its Costa Coffee chain will be welcomed by the millions who can’t go without their high street caffeine fix.... Read More

Lotus Location in Doubt as Commercial Property Prepares for Worst

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets, Industry News

British car manufacturing company Lotus may be transferring its production commercial property base to China.... Read More

Commercial Property Supermarkets Accused of “Undermining Parents”

Posted on 28 April, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Industry News

The Children’s Food Campaign (CFC) has criticised three of the UK’s most popular commercial property supermarkets for “undermining parents” in their efforts to encourage healthy eating in their children.... Read More

Commercial Property Welcomes the Arrival of Eco-Friendly Aeroplane

Posted on 27 April, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets, Industry News

Britain’s largest commercial property airport, Heathrow, welcomed a revolutionary new aircraft which could signal the future of international travel.... Read More

Commercial Property Chain Goes Green

Posted on 26 April, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Industry News

Commercial property chain Sainsbury’s have come up with a new way to reduce their carbon footprint – and, according to them, it is nothing to be pooh-poohed at!... Read More

Hotel group Accor Reveals Near-Record Occupancy Rates for Commercial Property London Hotels

Posted on 25 April, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Industry News

International commercial property operator Accor has revealed in its first quarter results that increased revenue growth worldwide has been driven in the UK by a very strong period in London, with occupancy rates at near records for the French commercial... 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.