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.
With retailers now actively seeking expansion due to the improved consumer outlook, shopping centres and high streets around the country are noticing vacancy rates falling at a steady rate. This is positive news after several years of contraction in the... Read More
Although retailers are experiencing better conditions than were seen during the recession, many are still struggling amidst fluctuating levels of consumer confidence and increasing energy bills. The exception to this rule has so far been home ware and... Read More
Pubs once played a central role in the community, but a combination of factors have left many struggling to attract custom in recent years. This has led to widespread closures across the country, with the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) frequently expressing... Read More
As the economy continues to improve, a growing number of high street properties are occupied by hairdressers, nail salons and tanning parlours – demonstrating a renewed willingness on the part of consumers to spend on luxuries and pampering... Read More
During the recession, many high street retailers were forced to enter administration as a result of low consumer spending, paving the way for bookmakers and pawnbrokers to expand at a rapid pace. However, in the aftermath and resulting recovery it seems that... Read More
Kingfisher, the group which owns B&Q and Screwfix, has posted a set of extremely positive results. According to the group’s annual report, group profits rose by 9.8 per cent to reach £759 million in the 12 months to the end of January, with... Read More
Southampton has been long known as one of the UK’s most popular destinations for lovers of sailing, but an increased boom in summer tourism has lifted the city’s economy for the past few years. In part, this is due to the proximity of other docks in... Read More
Just five months after Wal-Mart pulled out of India because of “regulatory issues” Tesco has confirmed it intends to open a chain of stores on the sub-continent. The Indian government has already approved the plan. The British company is the first... Read More
Lloyds Banking Group Plc has announced that it has agreed to sell a portfolio of European commercial real estate loans to MELF Sarl, an affiliate of Marathon Asset Management LP, as the group looks to lower its "non-core run-off portfolio." The... Read More
In a pioneering move for any Japanese company, electronics giant Hitachi has confirmed it is moving its global rail business to Britain. Consolidating both manufacturing and management in the UK should allow the train maker to boost its revenue by as much as... 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.
