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Stansted expansion loved and hated

The government has controversially approved a massive expansion of Stansted airport, just days after signalling it would adopt tougher emissions targets.

Residential property sales signs are seen on a street in west London, July 12, 2008. REUTERS/Toby Melville

House prices fall 1.3 percent in Sept

House prices fell at their sharpest annual rate in at least 25 years in September, as the credit crunch continued to take its toll on the housing market, according to data from Britain's biggest mortgage lender.

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British Waterways announces £150m of turbines

British Waterways, the public body in charge of Britain’s canals, has announced plans with Partnerships for Renewables to start green energy generation.

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Speedy Hire sees first half revenue up 22 percent

Tool hire company Speedy Hire said on Wednesday its full-year results will be in line with its forecasts as long as there is no further deterioration in the outlook for its end markets.

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RG Carter cuts 97 jobs

RG Carter, the East Anglian construction company, has announced it will lose almost five percent of its workforce by the end of the month.

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Under 100,000 new homes in 2009

The number of new homes built is expected to drop below 100,000 next year.

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