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.
Arguments continue about the cost of this summer’s London Olympics and whether or not the UK economy will really benefit.... Read More
Financial information firm Experian has revealed that almost 70 commercial property businesses are collapsing daily due to banks refusing to lend.... Read More
Following the Post Office’s controversial decision regarding the rising cost of first class stamps, the Royal Mail has announced a price hike in PO Boxes.... Read More
The Portas Report into the future of the UK’s high streets has received wide coverage. The Government has already accepted the majority of the recommendations contained in the report... Read More
In the wake of the economic crisis, London commercial properties proved a popular play amongst real estate investors. However, three years on, the appeal of commercial property in the UK’s capital is beginning to fade... Read More
A study by watchmywallet.co.uk has revealed that almost a third of shoppers surveyed admit to shoplifting when using self-service scanners at their local commercial property supermarket.... Read More
The issue of fuel poverty has featured heavily in the media recently as the recession continues to have an impact on living standards. However, there is another measure of the state of the nation that has yet to be acknowledged so openly – food poverty.... Read More
As the UK’s second city and the largest economy in the UK outside London, Birmingham has long been an appealing location for businesses searching for prime office space and investors looking to add value. ... Read More
Despite some encouraging signs over recent weeks, the UK economy remains sluggish. In fact, it could only be a matter of time before we are officially in the double dip recession many economists have been predicting.... Read More
Lloyds TSB’s Spending Power Report has revealed that consumers’ spending power has deteriorated yet again, falling to the lowest level since February 2011.... Read More
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.
