Building supplier Marshalls to axe further 250 jobs amid UK housebuilding slump
West Yorkshire-based firm warns of ‘markedly lower’ profits with company hit by falling demand for new-build homes
November 2013
Marshall Islands pioneers sustainable technology solutions to climate change
The vice president of the Pacific nation at risk of being submerged says displacement is a lingering threat but new opportunities lie ahead
July 2012
Market Forces blog
Aviva adds 3% after higher than expected proceeds from Delta Lloyd share sale
Insurer outperforms FTSE 100 as investors remain cautious on global economy ahead of US jobs figures
May 2009
Market Forces blog
Pub groups hit out at MPs' report as shares slump
Pub groups have fallen sharply after a committee of MPs recommended they should be referred to the Competition Commission
September 2007
Barratt sales drop 10% in week after lender's woes
Barratt blames Rock for falling sales
July 2007
Barratt says demand for new houses still strong
9.45am: Housebuilder says recent interest rate rises should probably rein in demand but predicts that ongoing housing shortage means it still has a bright future. By Graeme Wearden.
April 2007
Housing merger leads to job losses
12.30pm: Britain's biggest housebuilder Barratt Developments is to axe at least 400 jobs following its £2.2bn acquisition of rival Wilson Bowden. By Julia Kollewe.
February 2007
Barratt posts £180m profits
8.45am: Housebuilder, which recently pulled off a
£2.2bn takeover of rival Wilson Bowden, posted a 10%
rise in half-year profits today. By Julia Kollewe.
