Monthly Archives: November 2012



Scottish Sales Slump Promises Little Festive Cheer

Posted on 17 November, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

With Christmas fast approaching, retailers are preparing for an influx of consumers hitting high streets nationwide over the next few weeks. The traditional Christmas rush usually begins in October and lasts through to the January sales – something that... Read More

Vodafone Hit by Eurozone Crisis

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Britain may be out of recession, but for our neighbours across the English Channel the economic difficulties are continuing to have grave effects upon business in many European countries. The single currency has meant that, due to a severe financial crisis in... Read More

One in Five People Stop Giving to Charity

Posted on 16 November, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

Two charities have compiled a new report which finds that the number of charitable donations has dropped by 20 per cent in the last year. The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) gathered the results of... Read More

Rival Plans for Smithfield Market Unveiled

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

In October Movehut reported that plans for the redevelopment of Smithfield Market were due to go on public display. The proposals have since been met with criticism from conservationists who argue that the £160 million revamp will ‘gut’ one of the most... Read More

East End Tech Sector is Engine of Capital Growth

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News

The East End’s tech, media and creative sector is set to overtake the City in terms of economic growth over the next five years according to forecasters. The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has found that the industries based around... Read More

Half a Million Call on Macys to Dump Trump

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News

Over 500,000 people have added their names to a petition calling on US department store Macy’s to end its association with Donald Trump. The billionaire businessman has been the face of Macy’s for several years but has now come under fire for what is... Read More

Squatters Occupy Chelsea Rehab Clinic

Posted on 15 November, 2012 by Neil Bird under Industry News

As Movehut has previously reported, recent changes to the law have made squatting in residential property a criminal offence. However, the changes do not apply to commercial property and we forecast that this could lead to a rise in unoccupied business... Read More

Stoke City to Increase Capacity at Britannia Stadium

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments

Stoke City Football Club have announced plans to add 1,800 seats in the south east corner of the Britannia Stadium. The move would bring the capacity of the ground to over the 30,000 mark. Stoke City in action against Arsenal The plans consist of... Read More

Unemployment Falls but JSA Claims Rise

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Only a few months ago, unemployment was seen as one of the biggest issues in the UK. However, skip forward to the present day and the figures have fallen dramatically – indicating that Britain is well on its way to full recovery. The end of the... Read More

The Long and Winding Road to Recovery

Posted on by Neil Bird under Economy

The road to economic recovery is going to be a long and winding one according to the Bank of England. Governor Sir Mervyn King made the prediction as he scaled down growth forecasts and conceded that inflation is likely to remain higher than expected. Sir... Read More