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.


234 Ex-Woolworths Commercial Properties Occupied by Discount Stores

Posted on 19 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Industry News

According to research conducted by the Local Data Company (LDC), out of the 807 commercial properties that Woolworths occupied, only 104 still remain vacant.... Read More

Breaking News – Plans for Thames Estuary Airport to be Reviewed by Government

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Commercial Developments, Industry News

The UK Government is to investigate the current state of UK aviation – including controversial plans to build an inner-city airport on reclaimed land on the Thames.... Read More

Is this the Final Stop for Commercial Property Restaurant Chain Little Chef?

Posted on 18 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets, Economy, Industry News

Motorway restaurant chain Little Chef has announced it is to close 67 of its 161 commercial property outlets in a move estimated to lead to the loss of between 500 and 600 jobs.... Read More

Breaking News – Peacocks Launch Search for New Investors in Bid to Save Company

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

Plans are being put in place to save one of the biggest companies in Wales from administration. Due to debts of £240 million, Peacocks has only ten days to find a new investor... Read More

Energy Price Cuts: Is it Really Good News for Commercial Properties and Homes?

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

Since the start of the year, energy companies have one by one announced that they will be cutting either their gas or electric prices, or both in the next few weeks. But is it as good as it sounds for customers?... Read More

Breaking News – Hospital Pays High Price for Patient Health

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

Croydon University Hospital was recently forced to pay in excess of £20,000 to close down a Burger King branch established on its premises.... Read More

Social Media: Advantage or Disadvantage for Commercial Property Companies

Posted on 17 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Industry News

Employers are being advised by legal experts in Sheffield to be clear and consistent in their approach to how employees use social media, either at work or when referring to it.... Read More

Breaking News – Premier Foods Axe Jobs

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

Premier Foods, owners of the Mr Kipling and Paxo brands, have announced plans to cut up to 600 jobs. This comes as the company announced “financial difficulties” and the need to save £40 million by next year.... Read More

Commercial Property Retailer Marks and Spencer Record Strong Sales with Festive Foods

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

Marks and Spencer have reported a modest increase in UK sales over the Christmas period, after strong food sales balanced weaker trading elsewhere at the commercial property company.... Read More

Breaking News – Luton Airport Plans to Double Passenger Turnover “Ambitious”

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Commercial Developments, Industry News

Luton Airport has revealed plans that, if successful, would see the airport expand to take 18 million passengers annually.... 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.