The number of orders for new construction projects fell for the fourth consecutive month in September, despite a rise in civil engineering activity. The construction sector accounts for just 7 per cent of the UK economy, but its poor performance over the... Read More
Discount grocer of the year Aldi is poised to provide a huge boost to employment by creating 4,500 jobs in a multi-million pound expansion. The German retailer, which increased its market share by 54 per cent in June, is planning to open 40 new outlets by the... Read More
There is no denying that the double dip recession has had a severe impact on British businesses. Companies from sectors such as the leisure industry and the professional services industry have seen budget squeezes, falling client numbers and even cuts to... Read More
Pubs, clubs and other venues with a capacity of less than 200 no longer need a licence for live amplified music. This follows a government move to free small businesses from the red tape that restricts their freedom to trade as they wish. It... Read More
With many businesses pushed to breaking point over the course of the recession, it is hardly surprising that bosses are expecting higher and higher levels of commitment from their employees. Turning up late to work is a huge faux pas at the moment, especially... Read More
Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King believes that today’s customers demand ethical values along with value for money. He also insists that supermarkets are not responsible for the run down state of many town centres and that they have done more than anyone in... Read More
Hundreds of new jobs will be created on the South Coast thanks to a £25 million investment in the Solent Enterprise Zone. This was announced last week by Eric Pickles, the Communities Secretary. The investment will help unlock the area’s... Read More
Since the advent of social networking, businesses have been coming up with increasingly inventive ways of utilising them to their advantage. Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr are now some of the most lucrative advertising platforms on the market, with companies... Read More
The past year has not been easy for anyone. Rising food, fuel and utilities prices have caused further problems for families struggling to keep their households running, with luxuries like foreign holidays and new household items but a distant memory for many... Read More
CLS Holdings Plc, a UK investment company with $1.5 billion in real estate holdings, recently ended a bond sale four days early due to strong demand from potential investors. The company, which currently holds properties in France, Germany, and Sweden, as... Read More
