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.


Is Cambridge the Right Place for your Business?

Is cambridge the right place for your business?
Posted on 16 May, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

Summer is upon us. A wondrous time where, for five minutes a year, Britons everywhere are exposed to that yellow warm ball in the sky. The mood of the nation is lifted, which is the perfect time to be productive and make a change. For businesses looking to... Read More

Rural Areas Suffered Most from Bank Branch Closures

Rural Areas Suffered Most from Bank Branch Closures
Posted on 13 May, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

Figures found by the BBC have revealed that over 600 bank branches across Britain in the past year have seen closures, with rural areas being the most affected. It was found that parts of Scotland, Wales and South West England, between April 2015 and... Read More

BHS a Victim of Delayed Business Rates Revaluation says Colliers

Judgement day awaits BHS today
Posted on 12 May, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

Struggling high street retailer BHS was on the cusp of receiving millions of pounds of business rates cuts, which would have resulted in a saving of over £15m if the revaluation went ahead in 2015, according to Colliers International. Currently,... Read More

Over Third of SMEs Unsure of Interest Rates their Business Receives

Over third of SMEs unsure of interest rates their business recieves
Posted on 10 May, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News

A new study from Aldermore has found that 34% of small and medium-sized enterprises are unaware of what interest rate their business is receiving in surplus funds. The survey, which more than 1,000 British SMEs took part in, found that 55% aren’t... Read More

UK High Street Takes Biggest Hit in April Since 2008

Uk high street takes biggest hit in April since 2008
Posted on 6 May, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

As long standing retailers BHS and Austin Reed entered into administration, the UK high street experienced its worst month since November 2008, according to BDO. High street retailers recorded a 6.1% fall year-on-year in April, with the fashion sector... Read More

Savills Appointed Advisor for BHS Portfolio

Savills appointed advisor for BHS portfolio
Posted on 4 May, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

One week after entering into administration, BHS’ administrators have appointed Savills to help with its portfolio. The administrators, Duff & Phelps, are currently attempting to find a buyer for the struggling high street retailer, with concerns for... Read More

Regional High Street Investment Down in Q1 2016 but Outlook Still Positive

Regional high street investment down in q1 2016
Posted on by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy, Industry News

New figures from Cushman & Wakefield have revealed investment in UK regional high street retail assets was down by 10% on last year. This however has not tarnished overall performance of the sector in Q1, as a total of 44 assets were transacted at a... Read More

Overseas Commercial Property Investors taking Advantage of Brexit

London office occupiers will head out to regions in next decade
Posted on 3 May, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy, Industry News

With the pending EU referendum causing concern in the London commercial property market, private investors from the Middle East and elsewhere have found an ideal opportunity to buy landmark buildings. One firm for example, 3 Associates, is a UK family... Read More

London Office Occupiers will Head out to Regions in Next Decade

London office occupiers will head out to regions in next decade
Posted on 27 April, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Industry News

With the ever increasing cost of commercial property in Central London, a trend of office occupiers within the capital moving out to other major cities will start happening over the next decade, according to new research by Lambert Smith... Read More

BHS Files for Administration

Judgement day awaits BHS today
Posted on 25 April, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

High Street Retailer British Home Stores has had "no alternative" and officially gone into administration following a struggle with £1.3bn worth of debts. For 88 years, the department store has been a mainstay in UK high streets but now it faces a... Read More

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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.