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.
Since the economy took a turn for the worse, charities across the UK have struggled to make ends meet and continue to support the most vulnerable members of our society. Falling disposable incomes have caused many who donated on a regular basis to withdraw... Read More
Almost a quarter of Britain's major businesses now recruit staff on zero-hours contracts that keep workers on standby and deny them actual work or income. According to government estimates, 23 per cent of businesses with more than 100 staff have taken on the... Read More
Economic research firm Markit Economics has revealed that the UK manufacturing industry has failed to recover from a shockingly low Purchasing Managers Index in February. The four-month low result released last month read only 47.9, with March’s results... Read More
The liquidators of Caerlee Mills in Innerleithen, KPMG, have announced that Scotland’s oldest continually-operating textile mill has officially closed after efforts to find a buyer proved futile. Dating back to 1788, the mill employed over 400 workers from... Read More
The British weather-in particular heavy snow has continued to catch UK businesses unexpectedly in 2012, according to new research released by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Bad weather conditions are revealed as the top cause of disruption... Read More
Cuts to legal aid is forcing the closure of nearly a third of Shelter's housing advice centres and pushing the Red Cross to abandon its support for family reunions, the organisations claim. The final decision to close down nine Shelter offices across England... Read More
The True Cost of Watching LFC Play If you’re a football fan, you will know there is no better feeling than watching your team play live. Being part of the atmosphere, joining in with the banter and signing along to your team’s football songs, is all part... Read More
Newcastle City Council has given the go ahead to stop its regular funding for theatres and other arts venues and push ahead with a new cultural fund worth half the amount. The council will end its £1.2m central arts grants as part of £100m savings.... Read More
In response to the news that Britain’s high streets are struggling to cope with the increasing popularity of online shopping, the Government enlisted “retail tzar” Mary Portas for advice. Alongside a grant worth £1.1 million which was split among 12... Read More
The high street may be buried in recession-related gloom; however Britain remains one of the world's most preferred destinations for overseas shoppers looking to splash their cash. Findings released by the national tourism agency, VisitBritain, shows... 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.
