Monthly Archives: December 2014



Able Condemns “Spiteful” Attempt To Block Humber Energy Park

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Posted on 11 December, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

A planning wrangle over a 900-acre energy park that could create as many as 4,000 jobs has escalated with Associated British Ports (ABP) demanding a Judicial Review into of the Government's approval for the scheme. The ABP move to block the Able Marine... Read More

The Good and Bad Sides of Black Friday

Posted on 10 December, 2014 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

When the holiday season approaches, tensions run high, as everyone is out to get their loved ones the gifts they desire. With the modern age that we live in, the ideal presents are very expensive and for many, seem unattainable. But over the past couple of... Read More

Westminster Accused of Ignoring Business Concerns

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

With the economy steadily growing in the UK, it would be rational to think that the government’s focus would remain entirely upon capitalising upon this fact and improving circumstances for firms across the country. However, this is not the case according... Read More

Lockheed Martin Partners with Concord Blue to Build Power Generation Facility in Germany

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Business News

American aerospace and defence company Lockheed Martin has entered into a partnership with global waste management company Concord Blue to build a five-megawatt power generation facility in Herten, Germany. The two companies have announced that they have... Read More

Rochdale introduces new Scheme to tackle High Street Vacancy Rates

Posted on 9 December, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Although the Chancellor has promised a review of the business rates system in the UK, towns remain concerned at the level of empty stores on their high streets in the meantime. However, Rochdale in the North West has made the decision to take matters into its... Read More

Running a Shop named as the Nation’s “Dream Career”

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

In the past few years, a poor economic climate and ongoing debate over business rates have spelled a certain element of doom and gloom over the shop keepers of the UK. However, those feeling a little down on their luck can take comfort from the fact that,... Read More

Further Profits Warning spells Disaster for Tesco

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The news from supermarket giant Tesco continues to go from bad to worse, with low consumer interest and increasingly stiff competition from discounters exacerbating the problems caused by a £263 million profits misstatement issued earlier this year.... Read More

Poland’s Commercial Property Market Facing “Growing Imbalance”: Central Bank

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Economy

The commercial property market in Poland is facing a commercial property glut, according to the Central Bank. Developers are adding new projects even though current supply outstrips demand. Prices for commercial property in the country, which is the... Read More

South African Billionaire to bring new Retail Brand to UK

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

At present the UK High Street is continuing to struggle with low consumer spending, high operating costs and strong levels of competition forcing many retailers to cut their prices as a means of attracting customers. However, it seems that a new retail... Read More

Chinese Hotel Plan For Eccles Office Building

Posted on 8 December, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

A Chinese businessman looks set to be allowed to transform a 1970s West Midlands' office block into a hotel and base for Far East tourists. Dr Mingliang Chen bought Sentinel House in Peel Street, Eccles, a year ago for £2.8m. The owner of Milton... Read More