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.
As widely anticipated the Chancellor used his Autumn Statement to confirm a review of business rates administration, following repeated calls from business and property groups to take action. The British Property Federation (BPF) recently published a... Read More
Tesco continues to struggle against the tide of waning consumer interest, with offers from discounters such as Aldi and Lidl and upmarket brand Waitrose at present proving far more popular than their pledges to cut prices. Unfortunately, it seems that the... Read More
It appears that this year’s statement will see the prayers of small businesses answered as the Chancellor intends to deliver a package of funding plans designed to aid SMEs. George Osborne is expected to announce the extension of a number of policies... Read More
Last year, department store giant John Lewis dominated the retail sector with consecutive weeks of record-breaking sales in the run up to Christmas. Yet it appears this year could prove even more successful as John Lewis has already managed to achieve its... Read More
Retailers are this week in high spirits after a bumper Black Friday which saw the Christmas trading season get off to a strong start. Unfortunately, though, the good mood may not last long after the bells ring in the New Year and they must examine the impact... Read More
Nick Clegg is urging northern cities to copy Berlin by making empty buildings and unused land available to artists and entrepreneurs. Start-up businesses, pop-up shops and charities should all be allowed to temporarily take over vacant buildings as a... Read More
Shoppers will be treating themselves to Black Friday bargains today rather than bagging Christmas gifts for family and friends. Research from Hammerson, which has a nationwide portfolio of shopping centres and retail parks, reveals that 73 per cent of... Read More
Turnaround specialist Hilco Capital made the news in the UK shortly after the recession, when its rescue of entertainment brand HMV from administration led to one of the most pivotal high street recoveries ever witnessed in this country. Now it is hoping that... Read More
With Christmas fast approaching retailers are gearing up for their busiest time of the year, with many hoping that the festive season will allow them to put behind the woes of a particularly poor first half. However, at discount chain Poundland it is truly... Read More
London is one of the world’s most desired destinations for business, with overseas investors from across the globe channelling millions of pounds into commercial property in the capital. However, in order to maintain and expand this current pace of growth,... 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.
