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.


Mothercare’s Nightmare as Kiddicare Moves Offline into Commercial Properties

Posted on 31 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

Morrisons, who bought the internet retailer Kiddicare last year for £70 million, is to expand the company into commercial properties.... Read More

Commercial Property Roller Coaster Costs an Arm and a Leg

Posted on 30 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Industry News

Thorpe Park has developed a new thrill seeker ride which cost an arm and a leg - literally.... Read More

1,000 Jobs Hang in the Balance as more DWP Commercial Offices Close

Posted on 29 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Up to 1,000 jobs are hanging in the balance as two further Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) commercial offices in Sheffield are to close their doors for good as part of a major Government shake-up.... Read More

Manchester City Centre Commercial Office Market Faltered in 2011

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

New research published by the Manchester Office Agent’s Forum revealed its city centre commercial office market struggled for take-up throughout 2011, dropping below the 10 year average.... Read More

High Streets have more Bookies than Commercial Property Corner Shops

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

Britain’s struggling high streets now have more bookmakers than commercial property convenience stores.... Read More

Commercial Property Retailers Back in Business after Oxford Street Flood

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Industry News

London’s flagship shopping street has fully reopened after a huge flood, causing millions of pounds of damage to commercial property retailers.... Read More

Can a 1.68 Acre Site be Bought for Only 40 Pence?

Posted on 27 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets, Economy, Industry News

The Scottish Government have decided to restore an old legislation, which could mean that land and commercial properties could be bought for pennies rather than millions.... Read More

Parkgate Commercial Property Scheme Gives Shirley Town Centre a Makeover

Posted on 26 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Industry News

One of the region’s longest scheduled regeneration schemes is set to finally get underway in May.... Read More

Turning 99p into a £60 million Commercial Property Chain

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets, Economy, Industry News

The owner of the family run 99p Stores chain, Nadir Lalani is seeking a buyer for his enterprise, estimated to be worth £60 million.... Read More

Media Told Not to Address Newcastle Commercial Property Football Ground with Sponsored Name

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

Newcastle City Council has appealed to the media to continue referring to Newcastle football stadium as St James Park, after fans reacted badly to its new name.... 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.