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.


Phones 4u collapse prompts Fears and Accusations

Posted on 16 September, 2014 by Neil Bird under Business News

The collapse of Phones 4u has left its 6,000 staff fearing for their jobs as its 550 stores remain closed this morning. The impact is greatest in North Staffordshire where staff were sent home from the company’s headquarters yesterday and told to wait for... Read More

Lidl’s ambitious Expansion Plans put Further Pressure on Big Four

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The Big Four supermarkets are facing increasing levels of competition, with brands from both the top and bottom end of the price range in the grocery market putting an extreme amount of pressure on the “squeezed middle”. And, it seems that this trend is... Read More

Confident Small Businesses spearhead Recovery

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Last week it was reported that confidence among large UK businesses had slipped to a six month low, causing some concern among economists. However, it appears that this is not an outlook shared by the small businesses community where optimism continues to... Read More

Thousands of Jobs at risk following shock Phones 4u Administration

Posted on 15 September, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Thousands of jobs have been put at risk following the shock announcement that Phones 4u has been forced into administration. At present, the firm controls 550 stores in the UK, all of which closed with immediate effect upon the announcement. However,... Read More

Wetherspoon Boss slams VAT Disparity despite Profits Surge

Posted on 12 September, 2014 by Neil Bird under Business News

Outspoken JD Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin is not letting-up on his calls for a fair tax deal for pubs, despite his company posting strong profits. The pub chain’s annual results reveal a pre-tax profit 0f £78.4 million – an increase of 37.1 per cent on... Read More

Coffee Shops outstrip Pubs as Women’s Spending Power Increases

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The pub industry was one of the hardest hit areas of the economy during the recession, as consumers chose the supermarket over their local. And, it seems, this trend is one that is firmly embedded even following the recovery, with coffee shops now said... Read More

Store Expansion and Housing Market boost Next Profits

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Next has become one of the dominant retailers of the high street, with its fashion forward lines attracting consumers and allowing it to finally overtake key rival Marks & Spencer. And it appears that this winning streak is set to continue, as it has now... Read More

Fall in Shopping Centre Vacancy Rates helped by Independent Retailers

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Shopping centres throughout the country are seeing huge levels of investment as owners seek to improve their appeal to retailers looking to expand. This has seen vacancy rates plummet, with recent data from the Local Data Company (LDC) and the British Council... Read More

RBS plans London move in event of a Yes Vote

Posted on 11 September, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Following yesterday’s news that investors in Scottish commercial property are being offered a get out clause on pre-referendum acquisitions, the question of whether or not Scotland will become an independent country is already having an impact upon... Read More

Whitbread aims to Maintain Momentum with New Coffee Shops and Hotel Rooms

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The Whitbread Group has proven to be one of the strongest players in the leisure and hospitality industries in recent years, with expansion and investment into its subsidiary businesses becoming the cornerstone of its success. Now, its latest quarterly... 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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