In the Economy category you will find all the latest news concerning the economic picture and its impact on the UK commercial property market. This includes the wider effect on businesses, employment and consumers.
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
Employment in the financial services sector is growing at the fastest rate since 2007 a new study reveals. Companies within the sector recruited 10,000 extra staff in the final quarter of 2013, and that figure is forecast to rise by a further 15,000 in the... Read More
Scotland enjoyed a sixth consecutive quarter of growth in the third quarter of last year, it has been reported. Official estimates show economic growth of 0.7 per cent north of the border, with GDP increasing by 2.1 per cent on a year on year... Read More
During the recession, businesses in the regions found conditions more challenging than those in London and the South East. However, as economic recovery continues to build momentum, these same businesses are enjoying the fastest pace of growth in the UK... Read More
After gathering pace throughout 2013 Britain’s economy is on track for its strongest year of growth for six years, one of the country’s leading economists has predicted. Writing in Deloitte’s UK Real Estate Predictions, Ian Stewart says that... Read More
Unemployment has steadily become far less of an issue in the UK’s push for economic recovery, with employment rates steadily rising on a quarterly basis. James Dyson claims he is finding it difficult to recruit qualified engineers However, industry... Read More
High street vacancy rates fell to their lowest level in three and a half years during December according to a survey conducted by the Local Data Company. Last month 13.9 per cent of high street shops stood empty compared with 14.1 per cent in... Read More
The news from the high street over the past few months has been mixed, with some reports pointing towards an improvement in trading and others suggesting that difficulties still remain. The fact is that the picture is mixed. While some locations have... Read More
According to three major business surveys, UK companies have now reached highs in business confidence not seen for 20 years, with the majority of firms surveyed believing they will be able to grow sales, profits and exports in the next 12... Read More
While employment figures have steadily recovered since the end of the recession, factors such as underemployment and low pay remain problematic for the workers of the UK. This, Labour leader Ed Miliband believes, is in part due to the large influx of... Read More
The economy affects us all. It can make or break Governments, prove a factor in the success or failure of a business and dramatically influence consumer confidence. Our articles focus on its impact on the commercial property market in the widest sense.
This means that we cover stories on how the economy affects the prospects of commercial property occupiers and their employees. We also carry the latest company, financial and consumer news.
So if you want to read about the latest corporate developments or keep up to date with recent openings and closures on the high street then this is the page for you.
