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.
American aerospace and defence company Lockheed Martin has entered into a partnership with global waste management company Concord Blue to build a five-megawatt power generation facility in Herten, Germany. The two companies have announced that they have... Read More
Although the Chancellor has promised a review of the business rates system in the UK, towns remain concerned at the level of empty stores on their high streets in the meantime. However, Rochdale in the North West has made the decision to take matters into its... Read More
In the past few years, a poor economic climate and ongoing debate over business rates have spelled a certain element of doom and gloom over the shop keepers of the UK. However, those feeling a little down on their luck can take comfort from the fact that,... Read More
The news from supermarket giant Tesco continues to go from bad to worse, with low consumer interest and increasingly stiff competition from discounters exacerbating the problems caused by a £263 million profits misstatement issued earlier this year.... Read More
At present the UK High Street is continuing to struggle with low consumer spending, high operating costs and strong levels of competition forcing many retailers to cut their prices as a means of attracting customers. However, it seems that a new retail... Read More
The Scottish government has launched a double-edged land reform consultation which will make it easier to trace landowners — but severely restrict who the land can be sold to. Existing methods can make it laborious to trace and contact landowners, claims... Read More
Car manufacturing companies have played a significant part in the UK’s recovery, with firms such as Jaguar Land Rover and Vauxhall investing heavily in their facilities. Now, luxury brand Bentley has announced it will invest further in its Crewe... Read More
Concerns have been raised over claims that staff employed in one of Britain's biggest banks are being be asked to redecorate dilapidated branches — in their own time. The head office suggestion that staff help out with "painting, tidying up and... Read More
With Christmas fast approaching businesses around the country are seeking office party venues, giving the pub and restaurant sectors a welcome boost to their end of the year takings. At Greene King, executives are hoping that the festive season will allow... Read More
Although conditions on the high street remain tough, a number of retailers are managing to post strong results as consumers begin to warily spend once more. One such brand is the Edinburgh Woollen Mill, which has announced it will open at least 100 new stores... 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.
