The rate of shop closures in town centres has slowed, offering a glimmer of hope to retailers and landlords. According to research carried out by PwC and the Local Data Company, town centre shops closed at a rate of 18 a day in the first six months of... Read More
In many cities and large towns across the UK, developers have become frustrated by the lack of available space for new projects. Green belt land is increasingly being encroached upon for out of town retail parks, housing developments and industrial estates,... Read More
The Russian economy has been slowing down since the beginning of the year and is expected to continue to struggle over the next 12 months or so, according to a statement released by Capital Economics. The London-based research firm has said that it will be... Read More
The third British Ceramics Biennial, which opens this weekend, is set to put Stoke-on-Trent in the spotlight at a time when the city is undergoing major regeneration. The festival features six weeks of exhibitions, at venues across the city, showcasing the... Read More
Monthly commercial property returns increased to 0.9 per cent in August, and reached their highest levels since March 2011, as positive signs in the economy continue to filter down to the market. According to the IPD UK Monthly Index, returns were... Read More
Plans have been unveiled in Paris for their version of our Tech City and California’s Silicon Valley.The ‘mega digital incubator’ - as it is rapidly becoming known as, will house around 1000 start-up businesses in a listed building known as Freyssinet... Read More
As a result of the financial crisis, British businesses have struggled to obtain the finances needed to grow from traditional high street banks. However, it appears that a combination of improved confidence in the banking sector and a plethora of alternative... Read More
Campaigners are celebrating this week after Preston bus station was among a clutch of post-war buildings granted Grade II protected listing status. The move, by culture minister Ed Vaizey, ends months of uncertainty surrounding the transport terminal that the... Read More
British brands are becoming increasingly popular on the international platform, with luxury fashion houses such as Burberry and Mulberry enjoying particular success in emerging markets such as India and China. However, it is not only high-end fashion houses... Read More
Many people spend their time browsing eBay for bargains. After all it’s so easy to find products you want, buy them using PayPal, and wait for them to be delivered to your door. But for so many of us, that is where the joy stops! More than likely you... Read More
