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.


MPs keep Charity Shop Tills ringing

Posted on 28 August, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

During the recession, charities struggled due to a lack of donations from cash strapped consumers, with many relying upon their high street shops to ensure those in need received suitable help. Fortunately, with the economic recovery in full swing,... Read More

Scottish Independence would squeeze Irish Economy Experts warn

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Economy

Any period of adjustment following Scotland’s independence could have a serious long-term effect on the Irish economy, economists in both countries have warned. With around one-million voters still undecided and the turn out for the 18 September... Read More

Tesco Market Share continues to Drop

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

As the supermarket price war continues to rage on, the Big Four are increasingly finding discounters eating into their market share. Tesco suffered a further loss in the 12 weeks to the 17th of August, with the data from Kantar Worldpanel showing a further... Read More

Battle intensifies for Great British High Street Title

Posted on 27 August, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

As consumers continue to fuel the retail industry’s recovery by upping their spending, high streets are once more beginning to look at how they can capitalise on the economic recovery to entice consumers back into town centres. Many are choosing to... Read More

Slowdown of Service Sector Growth raises Questions for Economy

Posted on 26 August, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

For some time now, manufacturers have expressed fears that a lack of skilled workers could negatively impact growth within the sector and lead to a reduction in expansion. Now, it appears that a similar issue is facing the service sector which... Read More

Mamas & Papas seeks Rent Cut under controversial CVA

Posted on 22 August, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Although consumers are starting to spend once more, some retailers are continuing to struggle to achieve targets and free themselves of debt. One such retailer is upmarket maternity, pram and babywear specialist Mamas & Papas, which has now announced it... Read More

Harris + Hoole announces upcoming Closures

Posted on 21 August, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Towards the beginning of the supermarket price war, when the Big Four were still consistently increasing market share and were less threatened by discounters, Tesco chose to invest in a minority stake in coffee shop chain Harris + Hoole. While this... Read More

Silverstone puts Northants in Pole Position for Growth

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Industry News

Silverstone — better known as the home of the British Grand Prix — is proving a different sort winner for dozens of cutting edge engineering and technology firms. The area’s high-energy economy is also benefiting residents, with a recent Halifax... Read More

Cornish Coffee Shop Campaigners fail to curb Costa

Posted on 20 August, 2014 by Neil Bird under Business News

Campaigners in a Cornish town appear to have failed in their bid to prevent the opening of a Costa Coffee branch in a vacant shop. Independent traders in Launceston hoped to emulate the success of Totnes, which won its fight to keep out Costa two years... Read More

Shop Vacancy Rates fall again but Business Rates reform is still required says BRC

Posted on 19 August, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The high street was one of the big casualties of the financial crisis with town centres nationwide recording steep increases in vacancy rates. Fortunately, this trend appears to be reversing thanks to the ongoing economic recovery, with July’s shop vacancy... 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.

So if this is the kind of news that interests you, you’ll find it here together with regular updates, analysis and background features.