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.


Nationwide Blunder Sees Thousands Out of Pocket

Posted on 31 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Britain’s biggest building society has had, debatably, a rough year.... Read More

William Hill Reports Strong Half Yearly Performance

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy

Bookmaker William Hill has announced a successful first half to 2012 during which they enjoyed double-digit revenue and profit growth.... Read More

Bank Charges Crippling Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy

A recent survey carried out by recruitment specialist IntaPeople has revealed that commercial property businesses are being subjected to bank charge rises that could seriously impede their future growth prospects.... Read More

BT and Centrica Create Jobs in Welcome Boost to Economy

Posted on 30 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Two FTSE 100 firms are defying the gloomy predictions for Britain’s economy and commercial property businesses by expanding and creating employment in a country desperate for more jobs.... Read More

Ed Miliband Speaks out against Labour’s Approach to Gambling

Posted on 28 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

The world of politics is often controversial, with parties constantly battling each other on policies. However, Ed Miliband has thrown a spanner in the works for his own party... Read More

Payment Technology Boosts Retailers

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy

With payment technology, such as e-payments and self-service checkouts on the increase, more and more consumers are choosing to pay via their ‘contactless’ payment methods.... Read More

Charity Shops Benefit from Double Dip Recession

Posted on 27 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

In a time where the majority of people in society worry about money, and retail commercial property chains are forced into administration on practically a daily basis... Read More

Washout Summer Causing Problems for Supermarkets

Posted on 26 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

In recent years, the phrase “British Summer Time” has become not a time period in which the clocks change, but, let’s face it, something that is said by despairing citizens looking out of their windows at torrential rain... Read More

Is the Issue of Maternity Leave Lowering the Glass Ceiling?

Posted on 25 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Maternity leave has been firmly thrust into the spotlight this week, after web company Yahoo!’s decision to elect Marissa Mayer as their new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Mayer is currently pregnant... Read More

Further Disruption for Small Businesses during the Olympics

Posted on 24 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

The Olympic Games are quickly becoming known for controversy and dispute, especially surrounding sponsorship advertising and marketing becoming out of control.... 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.