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.
Inward investment in Wales is approaching a 25-year high with 79 foreign companies either moving into the country last year or expanding an established foothold, giving a boost to the commercial property market. The UK Trade and Investment (UKTI)... Read More
The international investment company Invesco has confirmed it is liquidating one of its property funds — effectively wiping out the investments of thousands of its clients. In a London Stock Exchange statement, the independent management company —... Read More
The lack of affordable superfast broadband in the Square Mile is a block on growth says a City of London Corporation chief. Writing in City A.M. Mark Boleat, Chairman of the Corporation’s Policy and Resources Committee, warns there is a danger that... Read More
A new report by the Future High Streets Forum, in association with Southampton University, claims that Britain’s ‘convenience culture’ could prove to be the key to transforming struggling town centres. The report, called “one of the most... Read More
Although news from the retail industry has been somewhat gloomy of late following a very strong start to the year, clothing and footwear retailers have enjoyed a resurgence in trade thanks to the warm summer weather and higher optimism amongst consumers... Read More
After 18 months of planning the Dutch budget retailer HEMA — which already has 660 outlets across Europe — has opened its first two stores in the UK, with a promise of a third before the end of the summer. Placed somewhere between Ikea and the now... Read More
The issue of business rates remains one of the most contentious in the retail industry, with claims that the commercial property levy was a key reason for soaring shop vacancy rates during the recession. However, under a new proposal by Derby City Council,... Read More
A town’s pledge to create at least 70,000 new jobs by 2031 looks set to be delivered ahead of time — with half that number expected to be filled within the next seven years. At the crossroads of Britain’s road and rail network, Northampton was... Read More
Commercial premises in the world’s first garden city have been promised a £2m makeover by the charity which owns them. The two-year improvement programme was announced by Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation as part of the organisation’s... Read More
As consumer habits continue to change amidst the economic recovery, many high street brands are identifying a growing need to adapt in order to survive. This has led to a wave of so-called retail “chameleons” springing up in town centres throughout the... 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.
