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Wimpey boosts profits by 25% during first half

Aug. 1, 2006

George Wimpey has grown its pre-tax profit by a quarter to £152.3 million during the six months to July 2. While the UK business reported a healthy 7% rise in …

McCarthy & Stone bid hits £10.75 a share

Aug. 1, 2006

Fierce bidding for control of retirement homes giant McCarthy & Stone is continuing, as the firm’s valuation hit £10.75 a share, following the latest offer tab…

Maximise section 106 gains, Cooper tells local authorities

Aug. 1, 2006

Planning minister Yvette Cooper has called on local authorities to leverage more money from developers for affordable housing and infrastructure through sectio…