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 internet shopping increasingly gaining in popularity, the postal service has become hugely important in the UK’s retail industry. In order to keep up with high levels of demand, a number of independent companies are being forced to expand rapidly in... Read More
Mergers have proven extremely profitable for a number of companies in recent years, with the lower consumer spending throughout the financial crisis prompting many to combine forces in order to gain access to a wider network of consumers and revenues. One of... Read More
Small companies can often struggle to make ends meet, with business rates and rising energy bills piling pressure on already overstretched finances. However, a piece of legislation due to come in on the 6th of April may add to the woes and, according to tax... Read More
In many ways they are the perfect supermarket. There are no queues at the checkouts. There is no Muzak. And there are no customers. The only people you’ll see are “pickers” selecting groceries for on-line orders. These are Britain’s growing network... Read More
Poundland — Europe's largest single-price discount retailer — has unveiled plans for a £750m flotation on the London Stock Exchange. It is the first of seven other high street and internet companies expected to go public this year. The Poundland... Read More
And Selfridges’ Mr Men pop up is back too Amid the excitement of London Fashion Week, designers are finding that interest is no longer simply focused on the catwalk. Instead, increasing numbers are flocking to a wave of pop up shops opening in surrounding... Read More
Total office occupancy costs increased in Birmingham City Centre during the second half of 2013, according to new research conducted by leading international property adviser BNP Paribas Real Estate. The study focuses on rents, business rates and... Read More
Recently the prime minister hinted that business rates reform may be on the way as the momentum for change gathers momentum. Last week Lambert Smith Hampton responded to this by publishing a set of proposals that it would like to see included in any future... Read More
Since the upturn in consumer confidence retailers have been quick to examine growth options in a bid to capitalise on the increase in spending power. As a result, demand for retail property is on the rise, with homeware and furniture chains at the forefront... Read More
While unemployment has dropped in recent months, a growing number of employers have voiced concerns about the future of the UK labour market. In part, this is due to the percentage of people who have reached, or are approaching, retirement age but would... 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.
