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.
Litton Properties drew up a proposal for a £25 million redevelopment in Bakewell, but after ten long years and two knock-backs, they have lost a battle... Read More
A court case against theme park Alton Towers is to be appealed in the High Court following complaints by villagers in the neighbouring area of Farley.... Read More
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), who predicts the UK’s economic growth, has reviewed their original forecast for 2012, reducing it by 1.3 percent.... Read More
An MP has called on offices and other commercial properties, to allow parents to take their children to work during this week’s public sector strikes.... Read More
A report, that was published this week reveals that foreign ownership of office space in London’s Square Mile has rose dramatically since the 1980s.... Read More
High Street commercial property is bracing itself for a turbulent period ahead as analysts predict little growth over the coming festive season.... Read More
Commercial property Thomas Cook shares fell more than 70% on Tuesday 22nd November, after announcing it was seeking a new £100m loan from a syndicate of banks to help the company, and in particular during the slow winter trading period.... Read More
Currently, all small and medium sized enterprises (SME) are treated under the same umbrella, in terms of regulations and taxation. But should ‘micro businesses’ that only employ’s one or two people be treated differently?... Read More
Arcadia, which owns various popular retailers: Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge and Top Shop has announced that it plans to close approximately 260 of its commercial properties within the next three years.... Read More
New research from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) shows that more than one in ten town centre commercial properties in the UK were vacant last month.... 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.
