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Business leaders and unions unite to plead for immediate interest rate cut

Business leaders and trade unions yesterday appealed for a cut in interest rates as the British economy continues to struggle amid the worldwide financial cris…

OFT Report Published which stated that accusations of Landbanking by housebuilders completely unfounded.

John Slaughter, was interviewed on Thursday morning about the OFT report which gave the housing industry a "clean bill of health". (skip to 09:20 to hear the i…

OFT says house building sector is broadly competitive

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has published its market study into the home building sector which says that whilst the sector is broadly competitive, many ho…

OFT GIVES HOUSE BUILDING INDUSTRY CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH

An investigation by the OFT into house building in the UK has given the industry a huge boost at what is a most challenging time. It will also give potential b…

OFT clears housebuilders of house pricing allegations

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has cleared major housebuilders of allegations they use their dominance to inflate house prices. An investigation into the fin…