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.


Commercial Property Store Boots Unlawful Cut Workers Sunday Wage

Posted on 9 May, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

A move by retail commercial property company Boots to cut its workers’ Sunday pay has been ruled unlawful by a court of law.... Read More

Farmers “Fleeced” by Supermarket Commercial Properties

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Small suppliers are to be protected from being ripped off by large chain commercial property supermarkets under measures to be revealed in the Queen’s Speech later today.... Read More

Morrisons Feels the Squeeze in Supermarket Commercial Property Price War

Posted on 8 May, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy, Industry News

The latest trading figures from Morrisons show that the supermarket giant is feeling the squeeze in the price war raging between the “big four.”... Read More

HMV Profit Forecast is Music to the Ears for its High Street Commercial Properties

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy, Industry News

High street music retailer HMV is confident it will be back in profit next year following a difficult trading period for the company.... Read More

Market for Offices in Edinburgh Remains Challenging

Posted on 7 May, 2012 by Neil Bird under Economy, Industry News

The Edinburgh office market will remain challenging throughout the second half of 2012 according to a recent report.... Read More

Overseas Visitors Provide Boost to UK Commercial Properties

Posted on 6 May, 2012 by Neil Bird under Economy, Industry News

Statistics from the national tourism agency Visit Britain reveal that UK cities once regarded as industrial giants are rapidly becoming post-industrial visitor attractions.... Read More

Sheffield’s New Market and Commercial Property Retail Development Begins

Posted on 5 May, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

At Last! Work on Sheffield’s £17.5 million commercial property Moor Market will finally begin in two months... Read More

Labour Leader wants Britain to Buy British in Commercial Properties

Posted on by Neil Bird under Economy, Industry News

With the news of a slowdown in UK manufacturing during April should consumers be choosing to buy British goods in commercial properties?... Read More

Commercial Property Lending Withdrawn by Two Banks

Posted on 4 May, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy, Industry News

The Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks will stop lending to commercial property firms, following an announcement by parent company National Bank of Australia (NAB).... Read More

12 Commercial Property Public Houses Close Every Week

Posted on 3 May, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

According to research conducted by Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA), an average of 12 pubs shut their doors for good every week in England, Scotland and Wales.... 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.