Despite some encouraging signs over recent weeks, the UK economy remains sluggish. In fact, it could only be a matter of time before we are officially in the double dip recession many economists have been predicting.... Read More
Commercial property chain Sainsbury’s have come up with a new way to reduce their carbon footprint – and, according to them, it is nothing to be pooh-poohed at!... Read More
International commercial property operator Accor has revealed in its first quarter results that increased revenue growth worldwide has been driven in the UK by a very strong period in London, with occupancy rates at near records for the French commercial property company.... Read More
Lloyds TSB’s Spending Power Report has revealed that consumers’ spending power has deteriorated yet again, falling to the lowest level since February 2011.... Read More
After months of seemingly endless gloom for the UK economy, last week’s news that unemployment has fallen slightly came as a welcome relief.... Read More
Millions of London commuters are facing transport chaos when a strike by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union begins at 4pm today.... Read More
St George’s Day has long been a holiday to celebrate all that is English – barbecues in the pouring rain, street parties (again, usually in the pouring rain) and parades through many major towns and cities from Carlisle to Lands End.... Read More
An annual poll undertaken by Verdict Research, a leading authority on retailing in the United Kingdom, has revealed that Ikea commercial properties have become Britain’s favourite places to shop.... Read More
Despite this week’s encouraging fall in unemployment levels, it is clear the UK still has a long way to go towards economic recovery.... Read More
Buying a commercial property can be an expensive venture – however, if the location is desirable, the profits can far outweigh your investment in the long term.... Read More
Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 86th birthday.... Read More
Tesco has unveiled a £1 billion scheme designed to raise standards and win back customers to its commercial properties in the UK.... Read More
With less than 100 days to go until the start of London 2012, Olympic fever is mounting across the UK.... Read More
There is more discouraging news for the UK high street this week, with evidence suggesting that more retailers are departing for out of town commercial property developments. ... Read More
Planning permission was granted this week for a new Marks & Spencer store on Wolstanton Retail Park.... Read More
The London 2012 Olympics have been used as a feather in the government’s cap ever since the city won the bid back in 2005.... Read More
This week has seen yet more bad news for the UK economy, with unemployment expected to rise further over the coming months.... Read More
Britain’s first clinic specialising in the treatment of obesity related diseases has opened to the general public.... Read More
The Ernst and Young Item Club has today revealed the economic forecast for the UK is unlikely to improve this year.... Read More
With the price of stamps set to rise at the end of the month, many people have been stocking up on books of stamps in order to save themselves an increase in the long term.... Read More
London is less than six months away from presenting the largest sporting event in the world. The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, run from July 27 until August 12 and August 29 until September 9 individually.... Read More
In November last year, Mothercare planned to close 110 commercial properties by March 2013 to bring its portfolio to 266 stores.... Read More
