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.
Construction firms enjoyed a hugely successful 2013, with the Help to Buy scheme introduced in the latter part of the year contributing significantly to the number of projects underway. However, the latest data released by the Markit/CIPS Purchasing... Read More
The US office market has been on an upward curve since the economy began the slow recovery from recession. November's employment figures were much better than expected with 203,000 jobs created nationwide. In October 200,000 jobs were added, which... Read More
In days gone by, workers looked forward to their retirement, planning on spending their pensions travelling and gaining new experiences which a 9 to 5 job did not afford them due to time constraints. However, it appears that this trend is now firmly a thing... Read More
With Christmas just around the corner, consumers will be in the midst of a last minute purchasing frenzy aiming to acquire the perfect gift for their friends and family members. However, if you have found yourself in the position of urgently needing to hit... Read More
Many of us will now be getting into the full swing of the festive celebrations and anticipating a few days of over-indulgence. Yet, for those on low incomes, Christmas can bring a whole new set of pressures and push family budgets to the limit. In a... Read More
2013 has been an encouraging year for British businesses, with improved economic conditions and a rising consumer confidence allowing large and small companies alike to post steady results throughout the past 12 months. With unemployment and... Read More
In the years before the recession hit, the peak trading period before Christmas was a chance for fashion retailers to increase profit margins and shift huge amounts of stock in preparation for the arrival of new lines during the key Spring/Summer... Read More
Unsurprisingly, London is leading the way as the UK emerges from the recession. This has provided a boost to the commercial property market where demand and values are rising rapidly. However, according to Deloitte certain factors will prevent London... Read More
Unemployment has dropped in recent months with many firms choosing to take on additional staff for the Christmas rush, particularly in the retail and hospitality sectors. This is not only good news for jobseekers looking to re-enter the workforce, but... Read More
Although wage growth and employment are both taking positive turns as the economic situation improves, many UK families are still struggling to make ends meet. Zero hours contracts and underemployment mean that some have no choice but to rely on welfare... 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.
