Proposals designed to ensure banks are protected from the potential risks of property lending could have a negative impact on the UK commercial property market, it has been claimed. A simulation by analysts Investment Property Databank (IPD)... Read More
US builders spent more on new home construction in August, which was good news for those hoping for a rebound in the housing market. The increase did not offset the cuts in commercial real estate and public projects, however. Construction spending was down by... Read More
Experts have warned ministers that the SNP's plans for a new property tax poses a risk to the economy. This measure may dissuade companies and business people who are considering moving to Scotland. The Land and Buildings Transaction Tax... Read More
HSBC has announced an extra £1bn of loans will be made available to small and medium-sized businesses looking to expand worldwide. The development of the bank’s existing SME loan scheme, aimed at financing businesses with an annual... Read More
Once the most successful supermarket chains in Britain, Tesco has seen its fair share of struggles throughout the economic crisis. With falling share prices, tough competition from rival brands such as Asda and Sainsbury’s and controversies over workers all... Read More
The government has pledged £12 million towards the conservation of Ironbridge Gorge, regarded as the birthplace of the industrial revolution. The World Heritage Site, in Telford, is threatened by landslides and slippage, and the money will contribute to... Read More
Supermarkets are constantly trying to get one up their rivals at the moment, with each chain determined to beat the competition on price and quality in order to draw custom to their stores and onto their websites. With initiatives such as brand matching,... Read More
One of the biggest issues facing the country at the moment is the rising cost of fuel. As petrol and diesel prices continue to increase, so too does the price of every day necessities such as food, clothing and, of course, travelling. This is because delivery... Read More
Budget supermarkets are performing exceptionally well in the current double dip recession, as consumers desert more expensive stores such as Waitrose and Tesco in order to stretch their cash further. Yet one budget brand is seeing their profit margins... Read More
Britain’s summer of sport may have got off to a damp start, yet no one can argue that the Olympic and Paralympic Games have been a huge success. With entertaining opening and closing ceremonies and the best of international athleticism on display, crowds... Read More
