Tag: economy



DFS Releases Annual Trading Report

Posted on 24 October, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

This year has been tough for many in the UK. Both consumers and retailers have been hit by rising costs of commodities such as gas and electricity, along with a fluctuating rate of inflation and pay freezes lowering the average household’s disposable... Read More

UK Construction Down Again

Posted on 5 October, 2012 by Neil Bird under Economy

The number of orders for new construction projects fell for the fourth consecutive month in September, despite a rise in civil engineering activity. The construction sector accounts for just 7 per cent of the UK economy, but its poor performance over the... Read More

Economy Loses £9 Billion Per Year due to Workers Arriving Late

Posted on 3 October, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

With many businesses pushed to breaking point over the course of the recession, it is hardly surprising that bosses are expecting higher and higher levels of commitment from their employees. Turning up late to work is a huge faux pas at the moment, especially... Read More

Commercial Development Plans for Coolray Field on Hold

Posted on 30 September, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Coolray Field in Georgia was approved for construction by Gwinnett County commissioners in 2008.... Read More

Despite Slow Sales Argos Reveals 12000 Christmas Jobs

Posted on 27 September, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Last week, we reported that Home Retail Group, which owns Argos, was not having the best of times.... Read More

Shares Suspension at JJB Sports puts Workers on Edge

Posted on 26 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The past few months have seen troubled retailer JJB Sports go through a great deal of turbulence in terms of the future for the business.... Read More

British Workers Amongst Least Productive in Developed World, says ONS

Posted on 24 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

With economic woes weighing heavily on the heads of all British businesses and their employees, it would be safe to assume that everyone is working as hard as they can in order to pull the UK out of recession.... Read More

Christmas Temp’s Could be More Permanent at Sainsbury’s

Posted on 22 September, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

It’s that time of year again when thousands of jobs are advertised in various high street shops up and down the country.... Read More

How do British Retail Chains Compare? The Good and The Bad

Posted on 20 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

In the current economic climate, many large retail groups who, in the years prior to 2008, posted staggering profits annually are now struggling to find their footing with consumers.... Read More

Sports Direct Boss to Buy Out Struggling JJB Sports International

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

With the recession seeing many commercial property chains go into administration, it is hardly surprising that big business owners are taking advantage of their rivals’ difficulties by making offers that boards of directors find hard to refuse.... Read More