Industry News


In the Industry News category you can expect to find articles relating to all aspects of the UK commercial property market. These can be humorous as well as serious giving readers a wide variety of material to choose from.


Stephen Hester – Hero, Villain or Victim?

Posted on 1 February, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Following what was presumably a rather uncomfortable weekend for Stephen Hester, it was announced today that the Chief Executive of The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) would not be accepting his annual bonus.... Read More

Over 4000 jobs Created by Retail Commercial Properties

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy, Industry News

During Q4 (October to December 2011), the number of new retail units opened grew by 1.0 per cent.... Read More

Subway to Open 600 Commercial Properties, Creating 6000 Jobs

Posted on 31 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

Global commercial property sandwich chain Subway is defying the economic gloom by announcing that it will open 600 new stores in the UK and Ireland over the next three years as part of its plans for continued expansion.... Read More

Mothercare’s Nightmare as Kiddicare Moves Offline into Commercial Properties

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

Morrisons, who bought the internet retailer Kiddicare last year for £70 million, is to expand the company into commercial properties.... Read More

Commercial Property Roller Coaster Costs an Arm and a Leg

Posted on 30 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Industry News

Thorpe Park has developed a new thrill seeker ride which cost an arm and a leg - literally.... Read More

Government’s Refusal for Change Means More Heartache for Companies in Administration

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy, Industry News

When a company has worked through thick and thin to make the company work, it is always hard when they know there is no other way, other than administration. But shouldn’t the Government be helping companies in this situation... Read More

1,000 Jobs Hang in the Balance as more DWP Commercial Offices Close

Posted on 29 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Up to 1,000 jobs are hanging in the balance as two further Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) commercial offices in Sheffield are to close their doors for good as part of a major Government shake-up.... Read More

Manchester City Centre Commercial Office Market Faltered in 2011

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

New research published by the Manchester Office Agent’s Forum revealed its city centre commercial office market struggled for take-up throughout 2011, dropping below the 10 year average.... Read More

High Streets have more Bookies than Commercial Property Corner Shops

Posted on 28 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Britain’s struggling high streets now have more bookmakers than commercial property convenience stores.... Read More

Commercial Property Retailers Back in Business after Oxford Street Flood

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Industry News

London’s flagship shopping street has fully reopened after a huge flood, causing millions of pounds of damage to commercial property retailers.... Read More

Learn more about our Industry News category

In this section we carry articles covering a diversity of topics. You will find news about supermarket commercial property expansions alongside the results of customer service surveys.

We also take a look at how businesses can benefit from sporting events, public holidays and spells of good weather. On the other hand we ask how they might cope with transport problems or industrial action.

Together with these stories you will find articles on dogs in the workplace, the stress reducing qualities of office plants and the reasons for our expanding waistlines. So if you want your commercial property news to contain a little variety, this is the page for you.