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.


Price at Pumps Set to Rise Yet Again, Warns AA

Posted on 22 August, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Motorists across the country prepare to groan despairingly – petrol and diesel prices are set to rise yet again.... Read More

One in Ten Workers Do Not Plan to Retire – Ever

Posted on 20 August, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

With the recession in full swing, many people have been forced to re-think their long term financial plans.... Read More

Parental Worries when Students Leave for University Life

Posted on 19 August, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

For a student leaving home for the first time it is the start of a new adventure, being independent, meeting new friends and gaining an education.... Read More

Libraries Under Threat in Latest Council Cut Backs

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy

Ministers have been accused of “ignoring a looming iceberg”, after new figures revealed around 160 commercial property libraries have already shut their doors or been given to volunteers.... Read More

Foreign Workers Becoming Preferable to Young Brits

Posted on 18 August, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

With unemployment a very real issue in Britain today, it was recently revealed that young people aged 16-25 are the group most likely to be in the queues for Job Seeker’s Allowance.... Read More

Music Fans and Businesses Prepare For V Festival

Posted on 17 August, 2012 by Neil Bird under Economy

This weekend music fans will be flocking to the annual V Festival in anticipation of witnessing another fantastic event.... Read More

UK Government Pledges Investment to Attract Chinese Tourists

Posted on 16 August, 2012 by Neil Bird under Economy

The government has pledged £8 million in a bid to treble the number of Chinese tourists to the UK over the coming three years.... Read More

Impact of Having a Sick Day

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy

Most people hate having a day off work sick, worrying about taking time off and what kind of work you will come back to in the office... Read More

Job Crisis May Re-Emerge if Economy Continues to Fail

Posted on 15 August, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

The start of the recession in 2008 ushered in a time of anxiety for people across the UK.... Read More

Conflict in Coalition over Sunday Trading Laws

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Shoppers have enjoyed longer opening hours for retail commercial properties during the course of the Olympics, with the usual six hour trading period on Sundays extended for eight weeks.... 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.