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.


Travelodge Offloads Hotels in Bid to Save Business

Posted on 8 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

As everyone knows, it has been a bit of a tough summer in Britain for many businesses.... Read More

“Everybody knows the Moon is Made of Cheese”

Posted on 7 September, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy

“Cracking cheese, Gromit” – do you share the love of cheese like Wallace from the animated short films ‘Wallace and Gromit’?... Read More

Olympic Slump for Retailers Continues On Into August

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

July results from the retail sector proved incredibly disappointing; failing to live up to the pre-Olympic Games promise that the sporting event would boost the revenues of small to medium sized enterprises after several years of recession.... Read More

Debenhams Expands Furniture Range to Take Advantage of Staycation Trend

Posted on 6 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

It would be fair to say that this summer has not been the most record-breaking in terms of sales in the retail sector.... Read More

MPs Call for Government Property Disposal

Posted on 5 September, 2012 by Neil Bird under Economy, Industry News

A parliamentary committee has called on the government to sell its excess property in a bid to save £800 million a year.... Read More

Family Food Bills Set to Soar

Posted on 4 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Families across the country must once more prepare themselves for bad news regarding the affordability of essential items.... Read More

Hotels in Hot Water for Not Including VAT

Posted on 3 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

When holidaying abroad, travellers expect to pay over the odds on essentials such as flights, meals and hotels.... Read More

Tough Economic Climate Takes Toll on Co-Op

Posted on 1 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

The Co-Operative has been a central high street presence in the UK for decades now, providing a local service to towns and villages throughout the country both in the grocery and banking industries.... Read More

A Hefty Price-Tag for a Full English Breakfast

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy

The first meal of the day may be the last for those travelling around London on a tight budget.... Read More

To Phone or Not to Phone that is the Question

Posted on 31 August, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

If you no longer needed an appointment at your local doctor’s or the hospital would you call to inform them or simply leave it?... 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.