Business News


In the Business News category you will find a wide selection of articles on businesses and their UK commercial properties. These include corporate news stories featuring companies ranging from established market leaders to SMEs and recent start-ups.


America, Amazon Wants You!

Posted on 14 April, 2020 by Editor in Chief under Business News, Economy

The US coronavirus lockdown has meant millions of Americans have lost their jobs, with more than 16 million submitting unemployment claims.   Amazon, the online retailing giant has encouraged those who have become unemployed to take up their... Read More

UK Firms Battle To Survive

Posted on 1 April, 2020 by admin under Business News, Economy

The battle against COVID-19 is proving more difficult for small and medium-sized businesses in the UK, as it has been reported, per the BBC’s Economics Correspondent, that nearly a fifth are unlikely to get the capital they need to keep... Read More

COVID-19 Grounds EasyJet Fleet

Posted on 30 March, 2020 by admin under Business News, Misc

EasyJet this morning has taken extraordinary measures in order to safeguard the company's future by grounding all flights due to the coronavirus global health emergency.   This comes as... Read More

ECB Emergency Fight Back Aganist Covid-19

Posted on 19 March, 2020 by Editor in Chief under Business News, Economy

A €750 billion emergency package has been launched by The European Central Bank in order to help reduce the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The aim of the emergency package is to purchase company and government debt around the eurozone, including... Read More

Aldi’s Expansion Plan

Posted on 18 September, 2019 by admin under Business News, Commercial Developments

Good news for commercial property landlords and landowners as Aldi maybe looking to expand in your area. An ambitious plan has been put forward today by Aldi’s boss, Giles Hurley. The company is planning to open a new store in the UK every week on... Read More

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

Debenhams on the brink of administration as board reject Ashley’s bid

Posted on 9 April, 2019 by admin under Business News, Industry News

Since the new year there as been bitter battle between Mike Ashley and Debenhams board to purchase the troubled department store, as it sits on the brink of insolvency. A bid to gain control between Debenhams’ biggest company’s lenders – who include,... Read More

Emmanuel Macron pushes for a new Europe with European Parliament elections on the horizon

Posted on 6 March, 2019 by admin under Business News, Misc

In an open letter which was published in 28 European Member states newspaper, the French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the EU states to avert another Brexit situation. With the European Elections in May, Mr Marcon’s concerns is there could be... Read More

Birmingham Office sold in £1.2million deal

Birmingham office sold in £1.2million deal
Posted on 15 June, 2018 by Bailey Clarke under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets, Economy

Commercial estate agents Bond Wolfe have just completed the sale a million pound deal, as interest from investors in the Midlands area continues to grow in 2018.  The property is located just seven miles south west of Birmingham City centre... Read More

Slough Retail Park £63m Sale

Slough Retail Park £63m Sale
Posted on 6 June, 2018 by Bailey Clarke under Business News, Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets

Asset Management firm Orchard Street Investment Management has bought a 152,467 sq ft retail park in Slough, Berkshire for £63m. The property was bought from Benson Elliot Capital Management who have owned the property since 2016, on behalf of St.... Read More

Learn more about our Business news category

Business News covers more than company results. Of course you will find these stories in this category alongside news of the latest business deals, mergers and administrations. You can also read about director’s bonuses, supermarket price wars and current retail promotions.

We also carry features covering topical issues affecting businesses like the increasing use of smart phones and the impact of social media. And because business involves people we also report on both serious and light hearted issues facing the staff of offices and other commercial properties.

So if this is the kind of news that interests you, you’ll find it here together with regular updates, analysis and background features.