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Jobs to go as Barratt integrates Wilson Bowden

April 30, 2007

Barratt has announced integration plans for David Wilson Homes, which include the loss of 400 jobs.

UK sales rates balance tough US market at Wimpey

April 27, 2007

George Wimpey’s UK sales rates are ahead of last year as the US market continues to falter.

Minister restates committment to national eco standards

April 26, 2007

Housing minister Yvette Cooper has reassured the industry that local authorities determined to outpace the agreed national timetable for meeting new environmen…

Steve Douglas appointed Housing Corporation chief executive

April 26, 2007

Following the departure of Jon Rouse in June, Steve Douglas will take the helm at the Housing Corporation on July 2. Douglas, who is currently deputy chief exe…