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.
Manufacturing giant Dyson has announced a £250 million investment into the firm’s Wiltshire headquarters, doubling the size of the plant and tripling the number of engineers employed on the site. To date, this will be the largest expansion plan in the... Read More
Petty rows and territorial disputes are sabotaging the formation of a North-East “super council” and putting thousands of jobs at risk, a group of influential business leaders has claimed. In a joint letter to the Government the consortium of... Read More
Cadbury has this week announced a £75 million investment into its Bourneville headquarters. The Bournville plant has been the home of Cadbury’s since 1879, when company founders George and Richard Cadbury moved all manufacturing from the centre of... Read More
The UK’s economic resurgence has led to hugely improved business forecasts, with exports and growth booming at present. Consequently, staff feel more secure in their positions and bosses better able to capitalise on opportunities that would have been met... Read More
Economic recovery in the UK has led to widespread job creation, with employers nationwide keen to increase staff numbers in order to capitalise on a boom in orders from both at home and overseas. Yet while many believe the majority of these job opportunities... Read More
Fast food has become an intrinsic part of British culture, with statistics showing that around 20 per cent of consumers visit chains such as McDonald’s, Burger King or KFC more than twice a week. However, amidst the obesity crisis and surrounding publicity,... Read More
With the high street recovering but still not out of the woods by a long way, ministers continue to seek ways in which small retailers and trade bodies can receive additional support to ensure the success of their businesses. However, it is not only the... Read More
During the recession, a wave of administrations in the retail industry led to widespread store closures and contributed significantly towards high vacancy rates across the country. However, with business confidence now on the rise and a large number of... Read More
As the UK’s economic forecast continues to improve, both workers and businesses are experiencing a boost in confidence which has led to not only an increase in available positions but also a leap in the fluidity of the country’s workforce. Yet... Read More
Britain’s new high speed rail line — which will stops 100 miles short of Newcastle — is vital for the economic future of the North-East, its director general has claimed. Backing the planned HS2 network, and pushing for its extension through 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.
