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.
With the number of retail commercial properties going into administration on the increase, this has resulted in more and more people being made redundant.... Read More
Motorway restaurant chain Little Chef has announced it is to close 67 of its 161 commercial property outlets in a move estimated to lead to the loss of between 500 and 600 jobs.... Read More
Plans are being put in place to save one of the biggest companies in Wales from administration. Due to debts of £240 million, Peacocks has only ten days to find a new investor... Read More
Since the start of the year, energy companies have one by one announced that they will be cutting either their gas or electric prices, or both in the next few weeks. But is it as good as it sounds for customers?... Read More
Croydon University Hospital was recently forced to pay in excess of £20,000 to close down a Burger King branch established on its premises.... Read More
Premier Foods, owners of the Mr Kipling and Paxo brands, have announced plans to cut up to 600 jobs. This comes as the company announced “financial difficulties” and the need to save £40 million by next year.... Read More
Marks and Spencer have reported a modest increase in UK sales over the Christmas period, after strong food sales balanced weaker trading elsewhere at the commercial property company.... Read More
Email marketing firm Inbox Insight recently questioned 500 small commercial property business owners and MDs on the subject of their organisations’ social media plans and strategies.... Read More
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks announced on Friday night that they would be halting commercial property lending, but that existing customers would continue to receive support.... Read More
SMEs taking steps to increase their resource-efficiency and reduce waste are to benefit from a new EU eco action plan, called EcoAP*.... 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.
