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 hotel chain Travelodge, known for its £10-a-night rooms, is to be taken over by two US hedge funds... Read More
New research released by commercial insurer RSA reveals that yob culture is an increasing issue for British commercial property businesses, causing losses of £9.8 billion last year alone.... Read More
Smart meters are a new and exciting revolution, and they'll help offer customers a much better service. They give customers control of reducing their energy consumption and their bills.... Read More
Retail commercial property chains Argos and Tesco have raised concerns about ‘slave labour’ over the new Government ‘Sector-Based Work Academy Scheme’.... Read More
We recently reported that William Hill had announced that sales in their retail commercial properties had grown - despite the tough economic times. But it seems they are not the only bookmaker to be thriving.... Read More
According to the Office of National Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has declined from 4.2 per cent in December, to 3.6 per cent in January... Read More
According to the latest report from CBRE, UK commercial property saw a decline in performance at the start of 2012, with values dropping by 0.2 per cent and total returns of just 0.3 per cent in January.... Read More
It was recently announced that 1000 jobs were in jeopardy in Sheffield, after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) planned to close two Government buildings in order to save money.... Read More
Everyone is aware of just how tough the current job market is, but a new store opening in York has experienced this first hand.... Read More
British Gas, the UK’s biggest energy supplier to small commercial property firms has recently launched a free service to help small and medium-sized enterprises across the country become more aware of their “invisible” energy use... 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.
