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.
After months of seemingly endless gloom for the UK economy, last week’s news that unemployment has fallen slightly came as a welcome relief.... Read More
Despite this week’s encouraging fall in unemployment levels, it is clear the UK still has a long way to go towards economic recovery.... Read More
Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 86th birthday.... Read More
Planning permission was granted this week for a new Marks & Spencer store on Wolstanton Retail Park.... Read More
The London 2012 Olympics have been used as a feather in the government’s cap ever since the city won the bid back in 2005.... Read More
The Ernst and Young Item Club has today revealed the economic forecast for the UK is unlikely to improve this year.... Read More
With the price of stamps set to rise at the end of the month, many people have been stocking up on books of stamps in order to save themselves an increase in the long term.... Read More
London is less than six months away from presenting the largest sporting event in the world. The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, run from July 27 until August 12 and August 29 until September 9 individually.... Read More
In November last year, Mothercare planned to close 110 commercial properties by March 2013 to bring its portfolio to 266 stores.... Read More
Britain’s small commercial property businesses are uncertain over the long-term future of the pound, according to a new study.... 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.