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.
On first impression, you might think there was little broadcasted in the Budget that will have an effect on small commercial property firms. Yet on closer examination, there are a small number of changes that could seriously affect... Read More
Sunday trading laws are to be relaxed by the Government this summer in a move that could pave the way for longer weekend opening hours all year round.... Read More
The number of empty commercial properties in Selby, North Yorkshire, has dropped by 45 per cent since 2010, mainly thanks to loyal local customers.... Read More
Struggling Game Group, the owners of GAME and Gamestation, have appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as administrators to act on the group’s behalf.... Read More
Sheffield Council has received proposals from developers to build a £20 million incinerator on a Sheffield industrial estate.... Read More
David Cameron swore to tear up 60 years of planning law to construct new towns and give Britain another airport in the South East.... Read More
Commercial property businesses are under pressure to scrap ‘rip-off’ card payment charges after Cineworld announced it will no longer charge filmgoers payment fees when purchasing cinema tickets over the phone or online.... Read More
Two of Sheffield’s busiest commercial property fire stations are set to pull down their shutters for good, in controversial plans being recommended for approval.... Read More
Stockport was dubbed as having the highest commercial property vacancy rate in large UK towns, with 30 per cent of all properties unoccupied. But the city has offset this trend by having the most new start-up businesses than anywhere else in England.... Read More
The GAME Group PLC, who operate both GAME and Gamestation, owns around 1300 commercial properties, could enter administration if a buyer is not found.... 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.
