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 the retail industry, the trend of late has seen consumers purchase items for the home and DIY materials rather than clothing in a bid to save money whilst still capitalising on promotions brought about by the Government’s Help to Buy campaign for first... Read More
As cheaper imported and domestic brands become ever more popular, many staples of the British retail scene are finding it difficult to boost sales and raise profits on the high street. This has been especially true of both Marks and Spencer and Debenhams,... Read More
Police on both sides of the Irish border have confirmed they are investigating “death threats” against a businessman just days before his company was set to acquire a company once owned by the failed property billionaire Seán Quinn. The... Read More
Sales and profits in the discount sector of the retail industry have skyrocketed in the past few years, largely due to consumers striving to save during the recession. However, at the other end of the scale, luxury goods retailers have enjoyed an impressive... Read More
The acquisition of UK companies by overseas firms has become a common occurrence of late, with the improving economic situation allowing many to expand as a result of profits growth. However, one of the most controversial deals has been Chinese conglomerate... Read More
Britain’s first all-digital branchless bank has confirmed it will establish its bricks-and-mortar headquarters in the North-East. The pioneering company will initially recruit around 120 staff, but expects that to treble as the business grows. Atom... Read More
The Government is being asked to pump almost £150m into a range of Midlands’ development and improvement schemes. Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) from Greater Birmingham and Solihull and the Black Country say the money is needed to kick-start or fuel... Read More
Although many High Street retailers have seen impressive sales since the start of the year, Marks and Spencer continues to struggle. While the retailer’s food sales remain strong, as they traditionally have, non-food sales fell steeply in the past... Read More
The Station Office Network has confirmed it will be opening its first drop-in workplace outside London this summer — and has chosen Leeds because of the city’s “dynamic” business culture. The 19,500sq ft flexible office will be situated at One... Read More
Changes in consumer habits have meant that retailers need to be increasingly adept at picking up on new trends and technological advances in order to keep pace with a fast moving market. Consumers are now more pressed for time than ever before, so... 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.
