With the current economic climate there has been a rise of commercial premises on rural estates being left vacant for considerable periods of time, so having the correct insurance policy in place to cover every eventuality is all the more important.

Love thy neighbourhood? The planning system has been much in the news recently as the coalition’s proposed reforms begin to take shape.

When in the last 50 years did we, as a nation, consider that food was not readily available? Probably never. When in the next 20 years are we likely to consider the potential that a full stomach will not be the norm?

Farmers in Shropshire say the county’s agricultural industry will be pushed back into the dark ages if controversial EU plans are approved.

Two companies from Shropshire have been named in a new list of the fastest-growing businesses in Britain.

The UK's biggest pub landlord has warned its publicans to be braced for a tough year ahead as costs increase and consumers face further economic uncertainty.

The FTSE 100 Index has made tentative gains as investors kept an eye on developments in Greece and at the Bank of England.

Facebook's top executives, including chief executive Mark Zuckerberg, are eligible for twice-a-year bonuses of up to 45% of their base salaries and other earnings, according to a recent regulatory filing.

Engines giant Rolls-Royce has posted record annual profits of more than £1 billion and said it is confident of further growth this year.

Drinks giant Diageo has said sales in the UK were falling behind its continental neighbours - although Britons are still lapping up vodka and Baileys.