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Chairman's Update - February 2014

Housing starts up 23% last year

Housing starts in England climbed 23% last year against 2012 to reach the highest level seen since 2007, according to

Housebuilding figures highest in 6 years

Government figures released today show a significant increase in house building activity last year - driven by the

23% JUMP IN THE NUMBER OF NEW HOMES STARTED

Housing starts at six-year high, but completions fall

The number of new houses being built in England last year was the highest for six years, government

Brick shortage hitting Greater Manchester construction trade

A brick shortage has the potential to hold back a house building boom in Greater

Plans for 5,000 new homes in South Lakeland could bring a jobs boost

Russ Carradus, centre, laying bricks with his nephew Peter Carradus, left, and Benjamin

NPPF helps CALA's ambitious growth plans

Communities secretary to give keynote housing speech at HBF conference

Sir Michael Lyons added to HBF Conference programme