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.


WH Smith Commercial Properties Show Resilience Through Tough Trading Conditions

Posted on 15 June, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy

WH Smith PLC has reported a drop in sales from the end of February to early June 2012.... Read More

British Car Manufacturing Commercial Properties Going from Strength to Strength

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

The British car industry has been a staple of industrial production in this country for many years, with names such as Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce and Bentley gaining international renown for the high quality of vehicles distributed worldwide every year... Read More

The Invasion of the High Street

Posted on 14 June, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy, Industry News

For many months now, it has become apparent that Britain’s high streets are in danger of becoming obsolete.... Read More

Card-less Cash Withdrawals at Commercial Property Holes in the Wall

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and NatWest customers will now be able to withdraw up to £100 in cash from a cash machine at various commercial properties around the UK without their bank card even leaving their house.... Read More

Insurance Companies Offering Loans to Commercial Property Owners After Banks Retreat

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Economy, Industry News

Insurance companies are seizing the opportunity to offer loans on commercial properties. This comes in the wake of more traditional lenders either scaling back their commercial interests or deciding to stop offering this type of financing completely... Read More

Pensioners in Commercial Property Workplaces Hits All Time High

Posted on 13 June, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

While unemployment figures in the UK continue to soar, largely thanks to the number of commercial property businesses forced to close on a daily basis, it seems that even those who have already retired are also being forced to join the queues at the job... Read More

More Closures for Nationwide Commercial Properties Announced

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy

Bosses at Nationwide Building Society have announced 23 commercial property closures will take place by August in an attempt to combat the economic downturn.... Read More

Sainsbury’s Acquires HMV’s Anobii to Join E-Book Market for Just One Pound

Posted on 12 June, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy

Retail commercial property, Sainsbury’s have purchased the majority share in HMV Group plc’s e-book, Anobii Limited for just one pound.... Read More

Breaking News: That Really IS Asda Price!

Posted on 11 June, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy

Supermarket giants Asda have revealed that they will slash 3p per litre from the cost of fuel starting tomorrow.... Read More

Commercial Property Gym Company Fitness First in Debt Deal

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets, Economy, Industry News

The country’s largest commercial property gym company is set to shed almost half of its sites as it attempts to avoid falling into administration.... 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.