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.
Sheffield City Council have announced that they will be making £50 million worth of cuts, with £30 million of those affecting many public buildings throughout the city. Libraries are the worst affected properties, which 14 out of 27 libraries facing... Read More
It seems that 2012 was the year for the UK car manufacturing industry, with increasing numbers of international brands choosing to invest in the skill and expertise of the country’s workforce. Firms such as Jaguar Land Rover and Vauxhall chose to expand... Read More
It is no secret that life in the UK is becoming more expensive for everyone. To make the situation even tougher, the prices of essentials such as food, drink and heating bills are expected to rocket in the next few months, putting further strain on the... Read More
2012 was a tough year for small and large businesses alike, with many popular high street stores struggling to attract customers through their doors. In fact, trading was so poor that many high profile brands such as JJB Sports, Clinton Cards and Peacock’s... Read More
While many areas of the country are still struggling to emerge from the long recession, business leaders in York are feeling optimistic about the year ahead. York was recently named Britain’s most beautiful city and its heritage and culture attracts 7... Read More
But Retailer Enjoyed a Successful Christmas Towards the end of last year, supermarkets and industry experts in the food and drinks sector warned that 2013 may yield several substantial price rises due to weather issues during the summer months affecting... Read More
The number of people applying for a university place in the UK has dropped for the second year in a row. Since tuition fees trebled to an average of £9,000 per year, applications have fallen. The first hit students took their places in autumn 2012, but it... Read More
Many of us are still feeling the squeeze of economic pressure, despite the fact that by the end of 2012 we were out of the recession. Christmas put a sizeable dent in many wallets and New Year added a financial headache on top of one caused by too much... Read More
It is safe to say that job opportunities have not exactly been overflowing in the British Isles for some time now. With an ever growing population, and the unstable economy leading to employers cutting back positions in their commercial properties, many... Read More
We as a nation love shopping, but as the internet has become available on more and more devices, such as tablets, mobile phones and now TV’s the way we shop has changed. People still love a browse on the high street, but that is exactly what it is, a... 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.
