Tag: business news



British Steel on the verge of collapse with over 20,000 jobs at risk

Posted on 21 May, 2019 by admin under Business News

It has been reported (Per Sky News) this morning (21st May 2019) that the UK’s second-biggest steel producer will appoint administrators on Wednesday if it fails to obtain a £30 m government loan. The result of failing to gain a £30m government loan... Read More

Poundland Could See a Takeover Bid from Steinhoff

Poundland could see a takeover bid by Steinhoff
Posted on 15 June, 2016 by Editor in Chief under Business News

Steinhoff, the South African retailer has confirmed it is looking at making an offer for Poundland. In accordance with UK takeover rules, Steinhoff need to confirm its bid by 13 July. Harvey’s, the UK furniture chain is owned by Steinhoff and... Read More

Autumn Statement Should Include Appeals Resolve Says Colliers

Autumn Statement Should Include Appeals Resolve Says Colliers
Posted on 24 November, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News

On the eve of the Government's Autumn Statement, Colliers International's South West and South Wales business rates team has called for a clear target to ensure all appeals are resolved by 2017's Rating List release. Chancellor George Osborne is due to... Read More

Gaming Sector helps Midlands Start-ups’ continous Rise

Gaming sector helps Midlands start-ups
Posted on 18 November, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Industry News

According to research by Barclays and the Business Growth Fund (BGF), the number of new start-ups in the Midlands is still continuing to rise at a solid rate. The Entrepreneurs Index from Barclays and BGF, a bi-annual series that tracks the UK... Read More

John Lewis Anchoring Edinburgh St James Development

John Lewis Anchoring Edinburgh St James Development
Posted on 14 November, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Commercial Developments

TH Real Estate has officially confirmed the John Lewis Partnership's agreement to the terms to anchor the 1.7 million sq ft Edinburgh St James development, one of largest current regeneration projects in the UK. This means that John Lewis will be... Read More

Businesses Save Thousands Due to Business Rate Appeals

Businesses Save Thousands Due to Business Rate Appeals
Posted on 6 November, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News

A number of firms in the South East, including day nurseries and sports centres, are taking a stand and saving themselves thousands of pounds, following successful appeals to the Valuation Office Agency. Masterminded by Bruton Knowles' Guildford office,... Read More

Business Rates Appeals Efficiency Proves Costly

Business Rates Appeals Efficiency Proves Costly
Posted on 3 November, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News

In a bid to deter speculative appeals, The Government has launched proposals to create a more efficient business rates appeals system. However, it comes at a cost says commercial property agent, Prop-Search. A consultation paper from the Government has... Read More

ThreeBude Hotels Up for Grabs for £4.75M

ThreeBude Hotels Up for Grabs for £4.75M
Posted on 31 October, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets

A collection of unique hotels that offer a boutique hotel service with a surf chic twist is currently being marketed by Colliers International with a freehold of £4.75M. The three recently refurbished hotels, Hebasca, An Mor and Tommy Jacks, are... Read More

Hunter Launches UK Retail Trust Fund

Posted on 5 October, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News

Hunter Real Estate Investment Managers has confirmed today the launch of UK Retail Trust, a closed-end fund which will invest in underutilised assets located in desirable high street-led locations across the UK. With Hunter's proven track record of... Read More

Manchester Still On The Menu For Hungry Restaurant Operators

Posted on 19 September, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Economy

Thirty national restaurant chains have opened sites in Manchester in the past four years. There are now 140 eateries within the northern city, according the real estate advisors Savills. Keeping track of the catering influx since the firm hosted the... Read More