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.


New Government Regulations could give Support to Commercial Property Development

Posted on 21 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Industry News

Recent enhanced Government regulations could potentially support the development of commercial property for UK businesses.... Read More

Commercial Property Security Group G4S Acquires ISS in Multi-Million Pound Deal

Posted on 20 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Industry News

The security Group G4S, has bought out ISS, a facilities management company from Denmark in a transaction worth £5.2 billion ($8.2 billion).... Read More

Commercial Property Rates set to Soar

Posted on 19 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

To add insult to injury for the commercial property industry in these tough economic times, the Government has announced that they plan to increase business rates for the next financial year by a further 5.6 per cent. This will be the highest percentage... Read More

Ministry of Sound Commercial Property Victory

Posted on 18 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Industry News

The Ministry of Sound has successfully won a long-running battle to prevent a 41-storey tower block from being built next to it home of 20 years, amid fears that the development could have led to the south London’s nightclub’s closure.... Read More

High Energy Prices… What About Commercial Properties?

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

There is much talk recently in the news about how people will struggle to be able to afford to keep their homes warm over the winter with energy prices rising.... Read More

Shares Plummet as DTZ has ‘No Deal’

Posted on 17 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

The deal between DTZ, Saint Georges Participations (SGP) and BNP Paribas real estate had to be aborted, causing share prices to plummet.... Read More

Commercial properties may need energy efficiency overhauls by 2018

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Industry News

According to Property advisors Savills, an estimated 700 million sq ft of commercial property floor space may be required to have an energy efficiency overhaul by 2018, 4.6 million sq ft of which is located in Cardiff.... Read More

Are Sheffield’s Commercial Properties Turning into Piccadilly Circus?

Posted on 16 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Industry News

A proposed 19 ft by 13 ft digital screen on the front of a commercial property in Sheffield city centre has caused outrage amongst locals.... Read More

Manchester to Construct Landmark Office Block

Posted on 15 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Industry News

Construction will begin shortly on the development of 281,000 sq ft office block at One St Peter’s Square in Manchester.... Read More

Positive Signs for London Markets Amid Continued Slowdown in New Development

Posted on 14 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

Commercial property in London continues to outperform the rest of the UK commercial property market, particularly in the offices sector, according to new research.... 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.