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May 2007 News from the UK


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Update: Timber Frame, Construction & Property News

  • House price growth 'bounces back (June 28th 2007)

UK house price inflation "bounced back" in June with prices rising by 1.1%, according to the latest survey from the Nationwide building society.

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News: Environment, Climate & Attitudes

  • London air pollution 'worse than Chernobyl'(21 June 2007)

Air pollution in Britain's congested cities poses a greater health risk than exposure to significant levels of radiation.

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  • Renewable energy: The tide turnsSenior cabinet ministers are pushing for Britain to be the first nation in the world to get much of its power from the tides, as part of a massive new expansion for renewable energy. The Environment Secretary, David Miliband, Welsh Secretary Peter Hain and Trade and Industry Secretary Alistair Darling want a giant £14bn barrage to be built across the Severn

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News: Finance & Economy

  • Rates too low, Bank deputy says

UK interest rates are too low and are helping to drive demand for loans and credit, Sir John Gieve, deputy governor of the Bank of England, has said.

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very best timber frame ideas and building advice. TRADA - As members of TRADA, our Technical staff have access to the most
up-to-date timber building research and knowledge. Green Register of Construction Professionals: environmentally sustainable
diy timber frame garages, car ports, and modular buildings. Business in the Community - Having won this Award in 2004, 2005 and 2006,
our Group takes action on corporate social responsibility Association of Environment Conscious Builders - Builder member of the
AECB, we can build environmentally friendly beamlock kits. TRA - All Roof Trusses supplied with our Beamlock Kits are designed and
manufactured by a Trussed Rafter Association member. Wales Quality Centre: as members we ensure the highest quality,
especially when coupled with the ISO 9001:2000 Wood for Good is the largest timber promotional campaign ever in the UK.
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