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.
The UK fuel industry is extremely lucrative, with thousands of motorists filling up their tanks around the country every day. Yet while small independent garages used to be the staple of the sector, they are increasingly being priced out by supermarkets... Read More
Although business confidence is soaring and customer demand is growing as a result of the upturn in the economy, many small businesses are still struggling financially thanks to rising business costs. In fact, a new survey has found that business costs are... Read More
London has become something of a hub for new retail developments, with a boom in tourism and an increase in consumer confidence within the city leading to increased sales and growing profit margins for the capital’s retailers. However, it is not just within... Read More
With the festive season rapidly approaching, a new survey provides good news for consumers. In this year’s annual Good Housekeeping Christmas taste test, judges for the most part placed supermarket foods above luxury items in their list of festive... Read More
It was announced earlier this year that 1,600 people would lose their jobs over the next five years as Derbyshire County Council tries to save money. Libraries are among the services affected The council wants to save £157 million over the next five... Read More
Take-up of Central London office space increased by 4 per cent during the third quarter, reducing availability to 16.9m sq ft. The rising leasing levels have prompted CBRE to forecast intensifying competition for space as office based employment in the... Read More
UK construction grew at the fastest rate for six years last month as the property market continues to gather steam. House building continues to lead the way but civil engineering and commercial developments are also showing strong signs of growth. The... Read More
Now that the economy has begun to improve workers are once more considering their options when it comes to employment. In a study conducted jointly by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Halogen of almost 3,000 UK employees, it was... Read More
Tata Steel is cutting almost 500 jobs blaming a fall in demand across the European construction industry and the burden of green levies. Announcing the cuts, the company and union representatives called on the government to do more to support the steel... Read More
Over the coming two decades the number of people aged over sixty in the UK will rise by over 40 per cent. This will change the social fabric of the country, presenting challenges and creating opportunities in equal measure. But what impact will this boom in... 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.
