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 week was something of a mixed bag of news for the manufacturing sector, bringing both good and bad tidings for the coming year. While more vehicles are expected to be registered in the UK this year than have been seen since 2008, many other areas of the... Read More
UK businesses and motorists were given a piece of good news yesterday, as Chancellor George Osborne announced the scrapping of a proposed fuel duty rise as part of his Autumn Statement. The hike in price was due to come into effect in January, and would have... Read More
The past few years have taken their toll on the retail industry, with many chains being forced to liquidate or downsize as a result of reduced consumer spending. Even during the Christmas season, which is traditionally a boom time for retailers, revenues... Read More
With the employment crisis gradually abating and the end of recession here, life can begin to get back to normal for the British population. Yet unfortunately, as inflation is still relatively high and energy prices are set to rise this winter, many families... Read More
In the run up to Christmas, the retail industry goes into overdrive. Many cities authorise shopping malls and retail properties to remain open later, chains take on extra staff to cope with the rush of consumers and internet retailers prepare to work around... Read More
The retail industry is still struggling to recover after several tough years on the high street which saw traditional chains such as Woolworths, the GAME Group and JJB Sports enter administration. Most recently, electrical specialist Comet has been forced to... Read More
Earlier this year, Britain teetered on the brink of an all-out employment crisis as hundreds of thousands struggled to find work. With the recession discouraging bosses from expanding their staff and businesses folding left, right and centre, the employment... Read More
With the festive season upon us, sales of food and drink are expected to rise sharply in the coming weeks as consumers stock up on nibbles and alcohol in time for Christmas Day. A staple of the Christmas table is traditionally wine and champagne, while Bucks... Read More
The national high street vacancy rate has hit record levels according to a survey by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The figures reveal that 11.3 per cent of shops currently stand empty. Put another way this amounts to more than one in ten, and the BRC... Read More
Britain may be out of recession, but for our neighbours across the English Channel the economic difficulties are continuing to have grave effects upon business in many European countries. The single currency has meant that, due to a severe financial crisis 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.
