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.


DTZ seals Winnersh Triangle letting

Posted on 21 July, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

Sopra Steria, the multinational information technology services provider, has become the latest company to take space at Winnersh Triangle Business Park, near Reading. he 20,000 sq ft lease - arranged by DTZ acting on behalf of Harris Systems - will... Read More

British Land reports Strong Occupier Demand in Retail and Office Sectors

Posted on 20 July, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The London office and UK retail markets continue to perform strongly, allowing British Land to enjoy a successful start to the financial year. In its first quarterly trading statement covering the three months to the end of June 2015, the firm says... Read More

Schroder REIT well positioned for Future Growth as Profits more than Double

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust (SREIT) has announced that pre-tax profits more than doubled in the full year ending the 31 March 2015, coupled with an unaudited NAV of £306.5 million, or 59.1 pence per share, as at 30 June 2015 – a quarterly... Read More

Global Shoemaker ECCO puts Best Foot Forward at intu Metrocentre

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News, Top Properties

Danish footwear and accessories company ECCO is to open its first shop in the North East after agreeing terms at intu Metrocentre. The global shoemaker is heading to the Gateshead retail and leisure destination as it seeks to continue its expansion... Read More

Ultra Sites scheme set to promote Collaboration in Construction Industry

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

An organisation established to improve the image of the construction industry has launched its latest initiative — to promote better collaboration between clients, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS)... Read More

Jo Malone heads to Regent Street

Posted on 16 July, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

British fragrance house Jo Malone London will open the doors of its first Global Premier Boutique on Regent Street this autumn, after signing a lease agreement with The Crown Estate. Asset manager for Regent Street at The Crown Estate, Katerina... Read More

Regeneration Specialists put Redundant Land to use in Energy Partnership Venture

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Leading property regeneration specialists Harworth Estates, in partnership with Energy Prospects Co-operative, has completed the installation of a 500 kilowatt (KW) wind turbine on the site of the former Shafton Two Gates colliery in Barnsley. The turbine,... Read More

Ediston reports 4.9 per cent Quarterly NAV increase

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Ediston Property Investment Company has reported a Net Asset Value (NAV) increase of just under 5 per cent for the quarter 31 March - 30 June 2015. Ediston’s portfolio is now valued at £123.65 million, equating to a 4.9 per cent like-for-like... Read More

Scottish Development International hails Record Year for Inward Investment

Posted on 15 July, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

According to new data compiled by Scottish Development International (SDI), the country enjoyed its most successful 12 months to date for inward investment during the 2014/2015 financial year. The figures show that SDI directly assisted in the process... Read More

EY strengthens Scottish Team with New Partner Appointments

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

Scotland’s largest professional services firm has announced the appointment of seven new partners and three associate partners in what it describes as the “single largest investment” in new partnerships north of the border. Three of EY’s new... Read More

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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.

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