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.
Last year, poor weather saw consumers fleeing the high street in their droves in an attempt to escape the rain and snow which greatly impacted upon the sales of many retailers. However, it seems that this year the weather has again taken a negative toll on... Read More
Food is a daily necessity as we all know. For some of us we don’t think twice about having a lunch break, but for others knowing when and where their next meal is coming from can be quite daunting. With bills rising and wages depressing, more and more... Read More
A total of 6.5 million people travelled to music festivals and concerts in Britain last year, and spent £2.2 billion while enjoying themselves. Overseas visitors accounted for 6 per cent of the music fans but spent 20 per cent of the money attending various... Read More
Across the country, retailers are gearing up for the biggest event in the industry calendar. Although Christmas sales have proven sluggish in recent years as consumers tightened their belts, now that the recession is officially over many hope that this year... Read More
The owners of Glasgow Prestwick Airport have suggested that they may have to give up the airport for nothing. The Scottish government announced that it is in negotiations to buy the unprofitable property from Infratil, its New Zealand owners. In a statement... Read More
Following the success of the Olympic Games last summer, London has become a major international tourism hotspot. In fact, the number of visitors flocking to the capital city has now reached record levels, with the resulting lift in consumer spending massively... Read More
With the British economy going from strength to strength in the aftermath of four years of recession, international firms and growth funds are keen to have their slice of the pie by investing keenly in the country’s infrastructure. This is particularly true... Read More
Business confidence has begun to increase significantly as companies manage to raise revenues in the period of recovery following the recession. Yet there are still critics who claim that there are no solid signs of long term recovery. And with growth in... Read More
Veteran retailer Bill Grimsey has repeated his call for a review of the business rates system in light of new figures which show the extent to which provincial commercial property values have fallen since the last revaluation. Stockport Town Hall Mr... Read More
Although unemployment has dropped significantly since the recession, one of the Government’s key aims remains the re-introduction of long term unemployed and disabled workers to the workplace. However, according to a leading disability charity, there is... 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.
