Economy


In the Economy category you will find all the latest news concerning the economic picture and its impact on the UK commercial property market. This includes the wider effect on businesses, employment and consumers.


Bakewell Developers Defeated After Ten Years

Posted on 1 December, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

Litton Properties drew up a proposal for a £25 million redevelopment in Bakewell, but after ten long years and two knock-backs, they have lost a battle... Read More

Commercial Property Alton Towers Face Continuing Legal Battles

Posted on 30 November, 2011 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy, Industry News

A court case against theme park Alton Towers is to be appealed in the High Court following complaints by villagers in the neighbouring area of Farley.... Read More

Grim Economic Predictions For 2012

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), who predicts the UK’s economic growth, has reviewed their original forecast for 2012, reducing it by 1.3 percent.... Read More

Offices Urged to Accommodate Children to Beat Strike Disruption

Posted on 29 November, 2011 by Neil Bird under Economy, Industry News

An MP has called on offices and other commercial properties, to allow parents to take their children to work during this week’s public sector strikes.... Read More

Overseas Ownership of London Office Space Rises to 52 Per Cent

Posted on 28 November, 2011 by Neil Bird under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

A report, that was published this week reveals that foreign ownership of office space in London’s Square Mile has rose dramatically since the 1980s.... Read More

Online Sales Forecasts Drive Amazon’s UK Commercial Property Expansion

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy, Industry News

High Street commercial property is bracing itself for a turbulent period ahead as analysts predict little growth over the coming festive season.... Read More

Commercial Property Tour Operator Thomas Cook to Restructure

Posted on 27 November, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Commercial property Thomas Cook shares fell more than 70% on Tuesday 22nd November, after announcing it was seeking a new £100m loan from a syndicate of banks to help the company, and in particular during the slow winter trading period.... Read More

Should ‘Micro Businesses’ Be Offered More Support?

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Currently, all small and medium sized enterprises (SME) are treated under the same umbrella, in terms of regulations and taxation. But should ‘micro businesses’ that only employ’s one or two people be treated differently?... Read More

Major High Street Brands Disappearing as Commercial Properties Close

Posted on 26 November, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

Arcadia, which owns various popular retailers: Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge and Top Shop has announced that it plans to close approximately 260 of its commercial properties within the next three years.... Read More

Latest Figures Show Rise in Commercial Property Vacancy Rates in Town Centres

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy, Industry News

New research from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) shows that more than one in ten town centre commercial properties in the UK were vacant last month.... Read More

Learn more about our Economy category

The economy affects us all. It can make or break Governments, prove a factor in the success or failure of a business and dramatically influence consumer confidence. Our articles focus on its impact on the commercial property market in the widest sense.

This means that we cover stories on how the economy affects the prospects of commercial property occupiers and their employees. We also carry the latest company, financial and consumer news.

So if you want to read about the latest corporate developments or keep up to date with recent openings and closures on the high street then this is the page for you.