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South east London boroughs sign up to Housing Corporation protocol

Dec. 6, 2007

The London boroughs in the South East London Partnership have become the first local authorities in London to sign up to the housing protocol agreement with th…

Rumours continue of Barratt takeover or MBO

Dec. 6, 2007

The Financial Times has today referred to rumours that Barratt Developments may be the subject of a takeover bid by \"a European construction company.\"

Housebuilders share prices rise on expectation of rate cut

Dec. 6, 2007

Shares in the largest FTSE-listed volume housebuilders crept up yesterday, as the City\'s expectation of a rate rise increased, as has been borne out in today\…

Bank of England cuts base rate to 5.5%

Dec. 6, 2007

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has cut UK interest rates by 0.25% to 5.5%, it was announced today. (December 6).

FSA warns lenders to protect themselves against risk

Dec. 5, 2007

The Financial Services Authority yesterday warned mortgage lenders to protect themselves against a possible worsening of credit and liquidity risks.

Councils could reduce carbon emissions by a third – LGA

Dec. 5, 2007

Councils could help cut carbon emissions by one third by 2020, according to a new report from the Local Government Association’s independent climate change com…

Inbuilt launches as \"first major UK sustainability consultancy\"

Dec. 4, 2007

Inbuilt, which brands itself as the first major UK consultancy dedicated to delivering a sustainable built environment, launched this week.

Spicerhart predicts two 0.25% rate cuts

Dec. 3, 2007

The Bank of England will make two 0.25% cuts, predicts Spicerhaart Financial Services in its latest housing market survey.

New taskforce set to boost construction apprenticeships

Dec. 3, 2007

A new industry taskforce has been set up to double the number of successful construction apprenticeships in England over the next four years.

Falling house prices show market cooling in November

Dec. 3, 2007

House prices fell by 0.8% in November, bringing the rate of increase down to 6.9%, according to Nationwide’s latest survey of the housing market.