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.
In 2012 property consultants GVA came up with a scheme to keep the 5,000 people who work in the Bristol offices it manages happy by introducing street food markets to the city’s business and financial quarter. But what started as a once-a-month trial has... Read More
North American commercial insurance buyers will probably see a modest improvement in market conditions over the remaining months of 2014. This is attributed to a softening in the property insurance line, as well as an easing of the upward pressure on several... Read More
Small business creation boomed during the recession, as uncertainties over job security prompted many to take the plunge and establish control over their futures. This attitude has continued after the end of the recession and has led to a sharp increase in... Read More
As the global economy continues to strengthen, businesses and investors are taking notice of overseas opportunities which could prove to be extremely profitable. This has led to a boom in business travel which, paired with an increase in international... Read More
Nexus — which owns and runs Tyneside’s Metro system — is preparing a £300m bid for Government cash to help it kick-start a 20-year expansion and upgrade programme. It’s expected the project will cost at least £1bn to complete. As well as... Read More
With the Bank Holiday upon us, it is generally assumed that consumers will be eagerly stocking up on Easter eggs, toy rabbits and wicker baskets in a bid to celebrate the first big holiday of the year. However, a new survey released by Conlumino and Web... Read More
UK corporations were shaken last year when a series of reports detailed the lengths some businesses operating within the country were going to in order to avoid paying tax. One of the most highly criticized was coffee chain Starbucks which, despite a... Read More
Amidst the rise of the discounters in the supermarket sector, the established ‘Big Four’ have seen their profits fall as more and more consumers choose to conserve cash by shopping elsewhere. This has taken an especially strong toll on traditional market... Read More
Earls Court date coincides with shop acquisition plans In the world of fashion, few events attract international interest quite like the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Now, London is set to cash in on a piece of the action as the US brand has... Read More
Iconic British brands play a huge part in the country’s economy, with both domestic customers and visitors from overseas attracted to the established prestige of stores such as Fortnum and Mason, Harrods and Selfridges. The latter has particularly enjoyed... 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.
