Monthly Archives: March 2013



Southbank Centre Plans Unveiled

Posted on 8 March, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

London is to get a new landmark building following the unveiling of plans for the redevelopment of the Southbank Centre. The most visible aspect of the £120 million project is a huge glass box that will appear to float above the bulk of the concrete sixties... Read More

Payday Lenders Warned to Change or Risk Eviction from High Street

Posted on 7 March, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has warned Britain’s 50 largest payday loan companies to shape up or ship out following the results of their investigation into the industry. Starting this week, the chains have 12 weeks to closely examine and alter their... Read More

Not a Nightmare for Dreams as Company is Saved

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News

Bed retailer Dreams entered administration earlier this week, but already the company has been saved by an investment firm. Sun European Partners have agreed to buy 171 of the company’s commercial properties, which will safeguard the jobs of 1,600... Read More

Small Brewers Raise a Glass to Growth

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

With inflation still high and the cost of everything from food to utility bills rising it is hardly surprising that a large number of UK consumers are shunning weekly trips to the pub in favour of buying a few bottles of their favourite tipple to enjoy at... Read More

Potteries Heritage Commission Established to Inform Regeneration Decisions

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

A commission has been established in Stoke-on-Trent to ensure that relics of the Potteries’ industrial heritage are not lost in the rush towards regeneration. The group will be responsible for seeking the views of residents and presenting a report to the... Read More

Seeing Your Favourite Artist Live is Harder Than You May Think

Posted on 6 March, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Business News

We all have a favourite artist that we would love to see live and experience the atmosphere of the venue, rather than just watch it on TV a few months down the line. But in order to get tickets, there are a few hurdles that we must go through. With... Read More

Jaguar Land Rover to Double Size of Wolverhampton Plant

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced plans to double the size of its Wolverhampton engine manufacturing centre which opens later this year. The car giant made the announcement at the Geneva Motor Show, saying the expansion is essential to the company’s... Read More

University Bans Payday Loan Companies from Advertising on Campus

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

The University of East London (UEL) has become the first campus in the UK to take the step of banning payday lenders from advertising their services in any of its commercial properties or intellectual services in a move to protect its 28,000... Read More

Exeter is Ripe for Inward Investment

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

A delegation from Exeter recently travelled to London to raise awareness of what the Devon city has to offer to businesses and investors. As part of the initiative posters bearing the slogan ‘Expect Success: Invest in Exeter’ will feature at tube stations... Read More

Sports Direct Saves Fashion Retailer Republic

Posted on 5 March, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Commercial Sales and Lets

Leading high street sports retailer, Sports Direct purchased the struggling fashion retailer, Republic for an undisclosed amount on the 28th February. The deal will save 114 of the 121 commercial properties and secure over 2,000 jobs. Sports Direct... Read More