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.
Hong Kong based hotel operator Shangri-La is reportedly suing contractor John Sisk and Son over the near twelve month delay in the opening of its five-star Shangri-La at The Shard. The reports say that Shangri-La has lodged a £57 million High Court... Read More
A new report from JLL forecasts that international retail expansion will accelerate in the Nordic region over the next two years. The Destination Nordics 2015 report analyses the presence and expansion of international retailers in six major Nordic markets... Read More
The value of Cadogan’s Kensington and Chelsea property estate has leapt to a new peak, the group’s Annual Report reveals. The results show that total returns for 2014 hit 17.2 per cent, contributing to a five year annual average of 15.9 per cent.... Read More
One of the North of England’s biggest property and regeneration companies has secured a third letting for its flagship logistics park. American-owned mining equipment company, Joy Global, is moving from its present base at Ince, near Wigan, to... Read More
Mitsui Fudosan UK has today confirmed that it has increased its equity share in the first phase of the redevelopment of Television Centre in White City, west London. Mitsui Fudosan now holds a 75 per cent stake in the asset, with Albert Investment... Read More
According to research by the international real estate advisor, Savills, there has been a clear increase in demand from bulky goods retailers — with 20 brands currently seeking new units. The service provider’s latest UK retail warehouse bulletin... Read More
The UK’s leading regeneration specialist St Modwen, says that the sustained improvement in the regional commercial and residential markets, along with achieving a major project milestone, are the factors behind its strong first half of the year. In a... Read More
LondonMetric has reported a 27 per cent leap in profits on the back of a strong portfolio performance in the year ended 31 March. The retail and distribution property specialist saw profits jump from the 2014 total of £125.3 million to a whopping... Read More
London’s creative and technology-led businesses are outgrowing their traditional city centre tech-hubs and moving to new locations on the outskirts of the capital, a new report claims. According to the Bilfinger GVA-published London and the... Read More
Scotland was second only to London when it came to attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), according to a new report by Ernst & Young. In its 2015 UK Attractiveness Survey the global services provider claims that Scotland attracted 80 separate... Read More
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.
