Tag: economy



Breaking News – Chief Executive of Lloyds Refuses Annual Bonus

Posted on 13 January, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy, Industry News

In the current financial crisis that has dominated worldwide headlines for much of the past year, it has been highlighted that the pay ‘gap’ has meant those on high wages are getting wealthier while people with a more modest pay packet are left struggling... Read More

We Should Rethink the Time We Spend In Our Offices, Says Economic Think Tank

Posted on 12 January, 2012 by Neil Bird under Economy, Industry News

When Conservative MP Louise Mensch left a Commons phone-hacking hearing because it was her turn for the school run, it reignited the debate about our work-life balance.... Read More

Breaking News – RBS to Axe 3,500 Jobs

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy, Industry News

The Royal Bank of Scotland has announced it plans to cut up to 3,500 jobs in a bid to “reduce risk” to existing customers.... Read More

Olympic Westfield Shopping Centre Leaves Local Commercial Properties Struggling

Posted on 10 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

According to traders, the new arrival of the Westfield shopping centre, which will form a gateway to the London Olympics, has left local commercial property businesses struggling to stay afloat.... Read More

Commuters Hit By New Year Rail Fare Increases As They Return to Offices

Posted on 6 January, 2012 by Neil Bird under Economy, Industry News

Rail commuters returning to work in offices, shops and other commercial properties have been hit by big New Year rail fare increases, according to figures released by Passenger Focus.... Read More

UK Food and Grocery Commercial Properties Set to be Worth £184 Billion by 2016

Posted on 4 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

According to IGD Retail Analysist, who conducted the latest research, the UK food and grocery market is set to be worth £184 billion over the next five years, compared to £156.8 billion in 2011.... Read More

Economic Downturn Caused Over 40 Commercial Property Travel Agencies to Close in 2011

Posted on 3 January, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

More than 40 commercial property travel agencies crashed in 2011 thanks to the economic downturn and disasters worldwide.... Read More

Commercial Properties will have to wait for Chancellor’s Business Rates Promise

Posted on 2 January, 2012 by Neil Bird under Economy, Industry News

Owners and occupiers of commercial properties in England and Wales will have to wait for the help towards business rates promised by the chancellor the Telegraph reports.... Read More

Would You Prefer a Christmas Bonus Over a Party?

Posted on 23 December, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Economy, Industry News

A recent study has revealed that although many commercial properties have faced a tough year, in terms of sales and economy, many microbusinesses (who employ 20 staff or less) still plan to host a Christmas party.... Read More

Bleak Future For Commercial Property Airport in Durham

Posted on 18 December, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets, Economy, Industry News

The future of Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA) looks bleak, as its major shareholder; Peel Airports decides to sell up. Peel Airports owns 75 per cent of the commercial property, whilst six local authorities own the remaining 25 per cent of the airport.... Read More