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John Stewart’s viewpoint - Targets require policy rethink

1 Jul 2008

The government’s multiple objectives for new housing may each be commendable in isolation, but together they are unachievable

City Focus

1 Jul 2008

Negative press is exposing listed companies to short-sellers who threaten to undermine share prices further. Steve Menary looks at the investors keeping an eye on the turmoil

HBOS writes down housebuilding stakes

1 Jul 2008

McCarthy & Stone chief Howard Phillips is in talks with Rothschild over debt