All articles by Eleanor Goodman – Page 4
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 5.25%
Bank of England shaves another quarter point off interest rates despite fears over inflation
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HSE launches blitz on refurb sites
Safety inspectors to carry our 1,000 spot checks on sites across the country
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Hiscox seeks to restrict Pinnacle demolition work
Hiscox asks City of London to restrict demolition work on £500m tower during working hours
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Berkeley Homes in court battle over £200m London scheme
Southwark council accuses developer of carrying out illegal work at £200m housing scheme near Tower Bridge
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Wembley roofing contractor goes into administration
Administrators say Weatherwise UK experienced cash flow problems on a number of projects and has £1.5m tied up in claims
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HSE renews calls to reduce asbestos exposure
The asbestos removal industry is challenged by the HSE to reduce exposure to asbestos at summit next week
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Tories slam Flint's plan to force tenants to find jobs
Housing minister wants occupants to pledge to look for work or risk losing their homes, but Tories say the plan is unenforceable
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HSE launches occuptional health website
Construction occupational health management site covers issues such as asbestos, dermatitis, hand-arm vibration and stress
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'Secret' HSE is putting lives in danger, says union
A culture of secrecy and misinformation at the HSE is putting workers at risk says Ucatt general secretary Alan Ritchie
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Scambusters target cowboy builders after £7.5m funding boost
Government to roll-out national anti-fraud scheme after successful pilot schemes net rogue traders
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Surveyor jailed after conning homeowners
Phil Vyse is jailed for eight months after rogue trader tricked pensioners into buying unnecessary damp proofing
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Mayfield replaces Livesey on Liverpool Science Park
North West firm selected as contractor on phase 1b following collapse of Livesey last year
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Raynsford hits out at ministerial 'merry-go-round'
Government is damaging its relationship with the industry says former construction minister
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Candy brothers reveal plans to buy property giant
Candy & Candy say they are on the acquisition trail following yesterday's £959m deal for Chelsea Barracks
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English Heritage gives £100k to Horace Walpole mansion
Money goes towards £8m restoration fund for Strawberry Hill House in west London
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UCATT launches campaign to reverse asbestos ruling
Union to issue 100,000 postcards calling on Jack Straw to reverse decision to end compensation for pleural plaque victims
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Plan to recruit more female apprentices
Government sets up apprenticeship service to encourage women to take up non-traditional trades
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Renew reports satisfactory first quarter
Specialist contractor and engineer says it will seek more acquisitions in 2008
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Chinese admits six site deaths on Olympic venues
Organisers say two of the fatalities occurred during construction of Bird's Nest stadium in Beijing
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UCATT calls for safety crackdown after fatal fall from scaffolding
Union calls for employers to improve site safety after death on Swansea site earlier this month