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Persimmon expected to announce mass redundancies

Volume housebuilder Persimmon has made around 1,000 of its staff redundant following a two-month consultation with its employees, according to reports.

Government announces HCA delivery protocol

A protocol has been agreed that sets out the way local authorities will work with the soon-to-be-established Homes and Communities Agency to deliver new housin…

Housing pack \"not enough\" HBF warns government

The government\'s housing package aimed at stimulating the market is nowhere near enough to make a real impact, the HBF has warned government.

Mortgage famine to worsen, lenders tell Bank

A Bank of England survey of lenders has revealed a widespread view that the so-called mortgage famine is set to worsen over the next three months.

Barratt to shed 1,000 jobs as part of \"reshaping\" exercise

Barratt has announced plans to shed 1,000 jobs as part of a business \"reshaping\" exercise, as it enters its new financial year this month.

Flint announces measures to aid affordable housing delivery

Housing minister Caroline Flint has announced a range of measures to maintain the delivery of affordable housing in the face of the credit crunch.

Nationwide sees house price falls slowing

The rate of house price falls slowed in June, but prices are still 6.3% lower than this time last year, according to Nationwide’s monthly house price index.

Taylor Wimpey to shed hundreds of jobs after failed rights issue

Taylor Wimpey has announced further cost cutting exercises after an emergency share issue aimed at raising £500 million has failed.

New hub to co-ordinate 2016 targets

Energy requirements for Building Regulations