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.


Sunday Shopping Curfew Abolished for the Next Eight Weeks

Posted on 24 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy

Shoppers in England and Wales enjoyed not only the sunshine last Sunday, but also extended shopping hours as trading laws are relaxed for the Olympic Games.... Read More

Do Regional Art Galleries Boost the Economy?

Posted on 22 July, 2012 by Neil Bird under Economy

It is now ten years since a former industrial property on the south bank of the Tyne was transformed into a shiny temple of modern art.... Read More

Oil Prices Called into Question – Have We Been Cheated?

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

The aftermath of the Libor scandal has led to very low consumer confidence in financial institutions, having a knock on effect upon commercial property businesses out with the Barclays group.... Read More

Unemployment Rate Drops Once Again

Posted on 21 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

For those struggling to find work in commercial properties throughout the UK, there may be some news to brighten up this rainy day - the unemployment rate in the country has dropped... Read More

Struggling to Remember your Chip and Pin Number? There is an Alternative

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy

For some of us, punching our pin number into a terminal at a retail or leisure commercial property has become intuitively – as many of us don’t even need to look at the screen to put the four digit code in.... Read More

Co-Operative Bank Becomes High Street Competitor

Posted on 20 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

The Co-Operative has long been known in the UK as a reputable commercial property trader for food and other essentials.... Read More

Would you Pay £240 per year to Bank with M&S?

Posted on 19 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy

This is not just a Bank account, this is an M&S Bank account – and it will cost you £240 per year!... Read More

Working Through your Lunch Break – Have you Worked an Extra 16 Days Unpaid?

Posted on 13 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

The current economic climate and unemployment crisis has moved work related stress to whole new levels, with commercial property employees eager to demonstrate how dedicated they are to their jobs in hope of saving them.... Read More

Wet Summer Means Washout Sales – But Is This Good News for Shoppers?

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Britain’s summer so far has been, at best, bleak. In fact, the MET office has announced that this is expected to be the wettest July on record... Read More

Save British Milk Farms – Where does your Supermarket Milk come from?

Posted on 12 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

Have you ever wondered where the milk you pour in your tea or on your cereal in a morning comes from?... 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.