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Construction growth boosted by heavy side sales
Contract Journal
(29th June 2007)
Driven by a rise in heavy side sales, construction growth has accelerated during the second quarter according to the Ernst and Young/Construction Products Association Activity Barometer.
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Prime minister changes housing minister role
Building Magazine
(28th June 2007)
Gordon Brown has unveiled a radically different new cabinet on his first day as prime minister, including Yvette Cooper in the newly-created post of housing minister.
News: Environment, Climate and Attitudes
New e-waste recycling laws begin
BBC News
(1st July 2007)
A much-delayed law that makes British producers and importers of electronic goods responsible for the recycling of their products has come into force.
Cancel new runway plans, say Tories
The Gaurdian
Plans for new runways at Heathrow and Stansted airports should be shelved, the Conservative party will claim later this summer - dramatically challenging Gordon Brown's green credentials.
News: Society, Health, Community & Responsible Business
Brown shakes up education arena
Gordon Brown has placed his former adviser Ed Balls in charge of a new department focusing on England's children, families and schools.
Solar church hopes to sell power
BBC.co.uk
(2nd July 2007)
A church powered by solar panels hopes to sell some of the electricity it creates to the National Grid.
News: Finance & Economy
It isn't in the textbook but graduates can stretch to homebuying
The Independent
Laura Howard looks at special loans for university leavers and young professionals entering the mortgage market
Barclaycard launches 'green' credit card
Barclaycard today launched its long-awaited 'green' credit card to mixed reactions from financial experts.
