Government announces review on retail rates

The government has announced it will be undertaking the biggest review of national business rates in a generation. This announcement comes as statistics revealed that more stores closed than opened in 2014, making business rate discounts even more ... Read more

Improving digital engagement could make high streets billions

A government report has stated that high streets could increase footfall and make billions of pounds by embracing new technology and improving digital engagement with shoppers. The Digital High Street Report 2020, initiated by the government and ... Read more

Battersea Power Station’s impressive new offices

Images have been released of London’s newest office host spot, the former site of Battersea Power Station. More than 1m sq ft of new office space is now available for letting, including 470,000 sq ft in the regenerated power station itself. ... Read more

Retail recovery now more than just a London story

Shopping centres in the UK provided total returns of 14% in 2014, more than double the performance of 2013. The annual UK Shopping Centres Investment Report by MSCI and Colliers called 2014 “an exceptional period for the sector” and stated that ... Read more

5 offices that will make you smile

It’s a growing trend for modern offices to be stimulating and imaginative for employees. However, some companies have taken this one step further and injected a little humour into their surroundings; putting smiles on the faces of us and their ... Read more

£500m Crystal Palace project stalls as developers face ultimatum

Developers of the £500m Crystal Palace regeneration face a 20th February deadline to retain exclusivity over the project. Bromley Council issued the ultimatum to the Chinese ZhongRong Group, after the original agreement timed out at the beginning ... Read more

6 buildings that define originality

Without innovative architecture many of the greatest towns and cities around the world would not stir as much interest as they do. This is our tribute to those buildings that define imagination and force you stop and get your camera out. Just imagine ... Read more

HS3 sparks debate: Will it benefit businesses of the North?

Whether you agree with the need for the accelerated rail link or not, we can all agree that the proposed HS3 railway plans are still sparking widespread debate across the country. As part of the government’s long-term economic plan for the North, ... Read more

London’s Royal Docks transformation boosted by £12m of goverment funding

An iconic former flour mill at the centre of London’s Royal Docks is set to be transformed into a thriving area for business and enterprise. Local Growth Minister Penny Mordaunt announced that the project would receive £12m of government funding, ... Read more