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.
Residents in Sheffield Hallam have united with their MP, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, to demand action is taken to improve the appearance of the former Hallam Tower hotel. The Broomhill commercial property has lain empty since 2004 and, as a result, has... Read More
An Intensive Training Centre (ITC) in Stockport, which was set up after the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 has its funding cut by British Swimming. Stockport was one of five ITCs set up after the 2008 games, but is the only one which will have funding... Read More
While Britain may no longer be in recession, at least officially, it has not necessarily meant a return to prosperity for the nation’s families and businesses. Thanks to low levels of consumer confidence and a rise in the cost of utility bills, businesses... Read More
Can giving away items encourage people back to the high street? It may sound bizarre but this is exactly what is happening in Wrexham to try and boost the local economy. But is it working? Well so far, so good. A stall in the People's Market in... Read More
Plans to cut nearly 150 jobs have been announced by Liverpool City Council in a bid to save £32m from next year's budget. Grants to organisations providing social care will be removed and a number of voluntary groups will lose part or all of their funding... Read More
With no change in Britain’s economic outlook, the looming threat of a triple dip recession is becoming increasingly likely. Three retail administrations within the first month of 2013 have added greatly to these fears, as it suggests that yet more retailers... Read More
Over the past few years, austerity measures and consumer cutbacks have made life difficult for many businesses across the UK. With firms buckling under the financial pressure of surviving through almost four years of recession employers and employees alike... Read More
Towards the end of last year, things seemed as if they were looking up for the high street. Despite the loss of JJB Sports, stores were beginning to report more positive sales figures than have been seen in some time in the run up to Christmas, with John... Read More
Only a short time ago, industry experts were predicting that Dixons Retail, owner of both the Currys and PC World brands, could be going the same way as Woolworths, JJB Sports and Comet. Tablet computers proved popular over the Christmas... Read More
The high street has suffered another set-back following the announcement of HMV and Jessops both entering administration. Blockbuster GB Limited, the DVD and games rental firm, announced yesterday that it too has entered administration due to a change 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.
