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.
Christmas is a busy time of year for everyone, whether it is parents trying to find their child that perfect gift, or sales assistants struggling to keep up with increased demands on their time... Read More
Boxing Day in the UK means only one thing to many people – shopping! As the majority of commercial properties on the high street open their doors as early as 5am to allow customers to take advantage of dramatically dropped prices, it’s hardly surprising... Read More
Online grocery retailer Ocado has raised eyebrows by issuing a stark profit warning. The company had expected to make significant gains this year but instead the trading statement suggests they will do well to break even.... Read More
Morrisons, the fourth biggest commercial property supermarket chain in the UK has announced that it is to create 7,000 jobs in 2012 as the commercial property retailer continues to focus on expansion.... Read More
With just three shopping days left until Christmas, commercial property retailers are facing a festive rush with consumers set to snap up bargains spending £2.5m a minute in the coming week.... Read More
The Government is proposing the closure of 39 Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) regional commercial property offices, putting more than 1,200 jobs in jeopardy.... Read More
A recent study has revealed that although many commercial properties have faced a tough year, in terms of sales and economy, many microbusinesses (who employ 20 staff or less) still plan to host a Christmas party.... Read More
Radical proposals contained in the government’s new Water White Paper would allow businesses in England, with multiple sites to choose a single water supplier for all their commercial properties.... Read More
The latest UK unemployment figures show that the total has risen by 128,000 to 2.64 million in the three months up to the end of October. The percentage of those out of work now stands at 8.3% up from 7.9% the previous quarter.... Read More
Figures out last week from the Office of National Statistics cast more doubt over the commercial property high street’s future this Christmas.... 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.
