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.


Commercial Property Quarterly Rent Payments Due Tomorrow – This is no April Fools

Posted on 31 March, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

It is that time of year again; the one that many commercial property tenants will dread – when three months rent is paid in advance. Some may think this is a joke, as the quarterly rent payment falls on April Fools Day, but unfortunately this is no gag.... Read More

Slow Summer Booking for Commercial Property Travel Operator Thomas Cook

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

Thomas Cook has had a tough time in the recent months, with struggling sales and the announcement of plans to close 200 commercial properties over the next two years. But recent news implies things haven’t got any better for the tour operator.... Read More

Commercial Property Collections Boost Next’s Sales

Posted on 30 March, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Next’s online and catalogue sales have exceeded £1 billion for the very first time, boosted by customers collecting a fifth of their orders in its 536 commercial property stores.... Read More

British Airways Launches Cabin Themed Olympic Pop-Up Commercial Property

Posted on 29 March, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Industry News

British Airways (BA) will launch a temporary airline cabin themed commercial property venue in April to celebrate Olympic inspired extras added to its flights this year.... Read More

Commercial property Opening Times Relaxed during London 2012 Olympic Games

Posted on 28 March, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Sunday trading laws are to be relaxed by the Government this summer in a move that could pave the way for longer weekend opening hours all year round.... Read More

Considering a Commercial Property Venture in London? Ask Elkay Properties

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Industry News

With the country currently struggling to climb out of the recession that has held us in its grasp for the past several years, you could be forgiven for being wary about starting your own business until the economy has stabilised.... Read More

Loyal Customers Boost Selby’s Vacant Commercial Properties

Posted on 27 March, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

The number of empty commercial properties in Selby, North Yorkshire, has dropped by 45 per cent since 2010, mainly thanks to loyal local customers.... Read More

Fears over Commercial Property Closures as GAME Appoints Administrators

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

Struggling Game Group, the owners of GAME and Gamestation, have appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as administrators to act on the group’s behalf.... Read More

Plans to Build £20 Million Incinerator in Sheffield Commercial Property

Posted on 25 March, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Sheffield Council has received proposals from developers to build a £20 million incinerator on a Sheffield industrial estate.... Read More

Commercial Property Cinema Chain leads the way in Axing Card Payment Fees

Posted on 24 March, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Commercial property businesses are under pressure to scrap ‘rip-off’ card payment charges after Cineworld announced it will no longer charge filmgoers payment fees when purchasing cinema tickets over the phone or online.... 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.