Monthly Archives: November 2013



Can One Website Save Independent High Street Food Retailers?

Posted on 6 November, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Have you ever wandered around the high street looking at all the lovely food items independent retailers sell? From organic vegetables to cheese and bread, wouldn’t it be great if you could order these local items and get them delivered right to your front... Read More

Co-op Bank reveals Plans to cut Branch Network

Posted on 5 November, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The Co-operative Bank has announced a reduction in its commercial property portfolio as it re-allocates funding to “significantly enhance” its internet and mobile banking services. In fact, it hopes to cut around 15 per cent of its branch network by the... Read More

October Construction Growth hits Six Year High

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Economy

UK construction grew at the fastest rate for six years last month as the property market continues to gather steam. House building continues to lead the way but civil engineering and commercial developments are also showing strong signs of growth. The... Read More

Minister defends Fast Food Restaurants in High Street Battle

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

In the midst of the obesity epidemic which has affected the Western world for the past decade or so, fast food restaurants have been demonised, by some health experts, as one of the driving forces behind Britain’s expanding waistlines. As a result, campaign... Read More

Protecting your Commercial Property this Bonfire Night

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Bonfire Night is one of the most exciting festivities of the year, with hundreds of bonfires and firework displays taking place around the country. However, for anyone who owns or operates a commercial property, the night can be extremely stressful as such... Read More

Giggs and Neville plan Manchester Police Station Redevelopment

Posted on 4 November, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Manchester United legends Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville are reportedly involved in a joint venture to redevelop a city centre police station. Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs According to Property Week the pair are named on Company House documents as... Read More

How Low Will Poundland Go?

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News

When you visit a Poundland shop on the high street you expect to pay a certain price for each item – one pound! But a Poundland shop in Ipswich is mixing things up a little as you will be given change from your pound coin. In Ipswich, for one week... Read More

Hudson Yards Developer chooses British Designer for Public Art Project

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Worldwide Property News

Stephen Ross, the chairman and CEO of New York real estate firm Related, has chosen British designer Thomas Heatherwick to create a work of public art for the firm’s Hudson Yards development. He will work alongside landscape artist Thomas Woltz to... Read More

Strong Third Quarter allows Next to up Profits Forecast

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Fashion retailers have faced something of a struggle over the past two years as, on top of fluctuating consumer confidence levels, the high street has been plagued with almost constantly unseasonable weather which has seen retailers’ schedules disrupted.... Read More

Workers Search for New Jobs as Confidence Grows

Posted on 3 November, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Now that the economy has begun to improve workers are once more considering their options when it comes to employment. In a study conducted jointly by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Halogen of almost 3,000 UK employees, it was... Read More