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MPs ride roughshod over Two-Jags’ plan

1 Jun 2003

The vision of John Prescott’s Communities Plan has been slammed by a Commons select committee of MPs as unrealistic, unaffordable and potentially damaging to the environment. The committee, which scrutinises the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, has es

Hire trainees now

1 Jun 2003

The Construction Industry Training Board has urged construction companies to take on apprentices during this month, or risk losing their chance for the year.

Corus to fill gap

1 Jun 2003

Corus has launched a modular housing venture to fill a perceived gap in the off-site construction market. The new £4 million Corus Living Solutions plant at the company’s Shotton works, near Chester features advanced production technology and is expected

Higgings take a "commercial break" for TV drama

1 Jun 2003

The Higgins team working on the £75 million regeneration of the Silwood estate in Rotherhithe London were glued to their TV sets on May 10 to see their site on ITV’s Murder Investigation Team drama, a new spin-off from The Bill.

Election results pose threat to town projects

1 Jun 2003

A number of key town centre redevelopments and urban regeneration projects are under threat as a direct result of last month’s local elections.

Judge rejects challenge to St George project

1 Jun 2003

A High Court challenge to St George’s Imperial Wharf scheme in London has been rejected by a senior judge.

2003 still proving to be tougher

1 Jun 2003

Visitors and reservations in April were again well below the levels of last year, as the HBF monthly survey reveals that 2003 is proving a tougher year than last. Despite this, house prices continue to rise and respondents are still optimistic about sales

Accident book

1 Jun 2003

The Health and Safety Executive is launching a new Accident Book to help organisations comply with data protection legislation.

Style gurus

1 May 2003