Economy


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.


Private Sector Workers Increase by One Million Under Coalition Government

Posted on 18 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

It is fair to say that the Coalition Government have had a bit of a rollercoaster ride in the politics field since coming to power in 2010... Read More

Olympic and Paralympic Games Boost Employment in the Capital City

Posted on 17 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, by general consensus, were a huge success.... Read More

Could Working Long Hours be Affecting your Health?

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

For many commercial property workers in the current double dip recession, working overtime has become a way of showing how dedicated to their jobs they are, in order to avoid the unemployment line should their employers announce cutbacks in the near future.... Read More

British Businesses Plan to Take on more Employees Despite Economic Turmoil

Posted on 15 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

With the news dominated by economic gloom and employment worries, it is always nice to hear some good stories emerging from the relative chaos that is Britain in 2012.... Read More

Is Poundland Recession Proof?

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy

Many household disposable incomes are getting thinner and thinner as costs rise and wages remain the same.... Read More

High Street Stores Begin Slashing New Line Prices to Combat Recession

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Retailers on the high street are having a particularly tough time of it at the moment.... Read More

Burberry in Shocking Share Drop after Posting Profit Warning

Posted on 14 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Luxury fashion house Burberry has posted a profit alert, knocking almost a fifth off its share price.... Read More

AA Blames Speculators for Recent Dramatic Fuel Hikes

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

The AA has warned motorists that petrol prices are once again nearing record highs, with president Edmund King accusing profiteers of pushing up prices at a time of year when the cost has traditionally dropped.... Read More

Almost Half of Brits Want Sunday Trading Hours Extended

Posted on 12 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

The Olympic Games were due to be a highly profitable time for Britain... Read More

Are Poorly Labelled Supermarket Products Pushing Up Your Bill?

Posted on 10 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

In the current economic climate, saving the pennies and keeping costs down is incredibly important for most families in the UK.... Read More

Learn more about our Economy category

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.