The recent manufacturing boom has allowed British businesses to grow, with a favourable export market giving many a chance to launch onto the international platform. However, for a number of SMEs, their growth is being hindered by their inability to... Read More
Newham Council is considering quitting its lavish office building only three years after moving in. The local authority spent £92m on the building, followed by over £18 million on a refurbishment, in 2010. Now council chiefs say they may move because they... Read More
Commercial property deals in Hong Kong are expected to drop this month after a jump in August that was driven by the phase two release of Billion Plaza in Cheung Sha Wan. The total number of commercial transactions in August was 152, as opposed to 76... Read More
During the recession, many workers found themselves made redundant as a result of businesses cutting back on staff in a bid to save money. This led to workers in similar sectors fearing their jobs would also be at risk, causing job security levels to plummet... Read More
Since the Olympics, the UK has benefited from a significant boost in tourism which in turn has allowed businesses nationwide to post rising profits. The retail industry in particular has felt the positive repercussions with visitors from China in particular... Read More
Asset management firm, Henderson Global Investors, has unveiled plans for a £400 million office tower in the heart of the City. The proposed development, which varies in height between 7 and 34 storeys, will occupy a site between Leadenhall Street and... Read More
The NHS has attracted increasing levels of criticism in recent months. There has been widespread concern following reports of elderly patients being left without beds, falling hygiene standards and accusations of neglect in cases involving at-risk... Read More
The BDRC have signed a deal to lease the Silverstone Industrial Estate, as well as the development land around the outside circuit, to MEPC. Under the terms of the deal, the property company will take a 999-year lease at a cost of £32 million. This amount... Read More
A radical shift of the Government’s procurement system is set to make it easier for smaller businesses (SMEs) to bid for and win public sector contracts. The changes have been made in response to Lord Young’s recommendations in May of this year to... Read More
During the recession, many employees found themselves working longer hours as businesses cut their workforces and were therefore forced to ask workers to make up for a staffing deficit. Many more felt pressured to show huge amounts of dedication in order to... Read More
