Chancellor Alistair Darling's decision to cut stamp duty for two years for most first-time buyers in his last Budget before a general election has been largely welcomed by many in the construction industry.
Read More »Budget 2010: in brief
The Chancellor's last Budget before the election contained few surprises, either good or bad. Below is a summary of the announcements.
Read More »Budget gets lukewarm response from construction
The Construction Products Association described today's Budget as 'overtly political', while the Federation of Master Builders is disappointed it didn't adequately deal with the lack of mortgage finance.
Read More »Home builders report ‘acute’ UK housing shortage
With housing construction at its lowest level since the Second World War the Home Builders Federation (HBF) is warning MPs to address the situation as a matter of urgency.
Read More »Builders publish UK election manifesto
The Federation of Master Builders today published its manifesto for the general election today, calling for more support for the construction industry.
Read More »Plumb Center launches solar installation service
Plumbers merchant Plumb Center, part of Wolseley UK, is offering a solar roofing service.
Read More »UK Government will miss decent homes target by eight years
The last homes to be improved under the Government's Decent Homes Programme will not be completed until 2018, eight years after the original 2010 target.
Read More »Break-in at Jewson branch
Three men broke into a builders merchants in Cardigan, Wales, in order to vandalise the burglar alarm which had been set off by an earlier break-in.
Read More »Wolseley performance improves in first half
Builders and plumbers merchant chain Wolseley plc has reported a 15% decline in first-half earnings, but 'good progress' in getting back on track.
Read More »Wolseley could sell Build Center ‘in two years’
Builders and plumbers merchant chain Wolseley could sell off 19 of its businesses, including Build Center, if it decides they are non-core or failed to perform.
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