Monthly Archives: January 2012



Virgin Enters High Street Banking Market amid Commercial Property Merry-Go-Round

Posted on 15 January, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy, Industry News

The International banking crisis still casts a shadow over the economy. Only this week Prime Minister David Cameron announced measures designed to curb fat cat pay rises and promised he would consider others to punish negligent bankers.... Read More

Bath Councillors Ordered to Pay Costs for Hotel Plans

Posted on 14 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Industry News

Plans for a new commercial property budget hotel in the centre of Bath have been approved in a blow to campaigning small hotel owners.... Read More

Commercial Property Music Retailer HMV Faces the Music after Poor Sales over Christmas

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

Troubled commercial property retailer HMV has reported a stark fall in sales for the Christmas period but noted a slowing in the weakening of its music and film business.... Read More

Breaking News – McDonalds Extends Olympic Sponsorship

Posted on 13 January, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Industry News

McDonalds has announced plans to extend its sponsorship of the Olympic Games for a further eight years, making it a partner for the games until 2020.... Read More

Bank of England Maintains Low Interest Rates: Effects on the Commercial Property Market

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

The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at a record low as gloomy retail news raises fears of a double-dip recession.... Read More

Breaking News – Chief Executive of Lloyds Refuses Annual Bonus

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy, Industry News

In the current financial crisis that has dominated worldwide headlines for much of the past year, it has been highlighted that the pay ‘gap’ has meant those on high wages are getting wealthier while people with a more modest pay packet are left struggling... Read More

Which Retailers Had Better Trade Over the Christmas Period?

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

There are so many reports in the news headlines about retails struggling and having to go into administration. However, some are reporting that various shops have seen an increase in sales.... Read More

Breaking News – MAG Developments Announce Airport Plans Worth £660 Million

Posted on 12 January, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Commercial Developments

Chancellor George Osborne today unveiled plans by the Manchester Airports Group for the Airport City scheme which will provide a huge number of commercial property opportunities.... Read More

We Should Rethink the Time We Spend In Our Offices, Says Economic Think Tank

Posted on by Neil Bird under Economy, Industry News

When Conservative MP Louise Mensch left a Commons phone-hacking hearing because it was her turn for the school run, it reignited the debate about our work-life balance.... Read More

Breaking News – RBS to Axe 3,500 Jobs

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy, Industry News

The Royal Bank of Scotland has announced it plans to cut up to 3,500 jobs in a bid to “reduce risk” to existing customers.... Read More