Organisation: Berkeley Group

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London house market worse than it looks

There’s plenty of evidence that London housing is in a rut, but the market is now facing a number of additional headwinds, including the prospect of higher taxes and a warning from the Bank of England that UK house values could fall as much as 30% in the event of a disorderly exit from the EU.

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London house market ‘grinding to a halt’ on Brexit

Sales of London homes under construction dropped 14% in the third quarter as uncertainty surrounding the terms of Britain’s exit from the EU hurt demand already dented by higher taxes.

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Negative report from UK manufacturing industry sees Ftse fall

London’s top flight index tumbled below 6,700 yesterday as investors baulked at a bleak economic update from the UK manufacturing industry.

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ARM Holdings takeover bid pushes Ftse near 11-month high

business

Disappointing construction update dumps Ftse into the red

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Ftse in retreat on the back of poor showing from commodity stocks

WPP’s Martin Sorrell in pay windfall

WPP’s Martin Sorrell, head of the world’s largest advertising company, has raked in more £120 million (€155m) in the past six years in annual pay — but his biggest windfall is yet to come.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

Oil price falls spread gloom in London

London’s top flight shares index dropped deeper into the red as it digested further falls in the oil price and the possible departure of BT’s finance director.

Tue, 09 Feb, 2016

Helicopter crash: Being late saved crane driver

The crane operator only survived yesterday’s Vauxhall helicopter crash in London because he was running late for the first-ever time in his job and had not reached his cabin when the aircraft came down, a lorry driver said.

Thu, 17 Jan, 2013

Another day in the red for FTSE

The FTSE 100 sunk to its fourth losing session in a row today as under-fire BP took another tumble into the red and US growth figures disappointed.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2010

FTSE slips in morning trading

UK banking stocks slipped into the red today as the full level of public sector support for the financial sector was revealed.

Fri, 04 Dec, 2009

Lloyds gains after closure of C&G branches

Lloyds Banking Group gained today in the FTSE 100 Index amid reports that it plans to close its Cheltenham & Gloucester branches.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2009

British housebuilders set to axe jobs

Housebuilder Persimmon is expected to announce it is cutting up to 1,000 jobs when it updates the City this week, it was reported today.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2008

FTSE holds firm

The London market held firm above the 6500 barrier today as housebuilders and miners encouraged the blue-chip index to race ahead.

Fri, 07 Dec, 2007

Housebuilders boost FTSE

Housebuilding shares continued their rebound today as traders eyed value in the sector after yesterday’s quarter point cut in interest rates.

Fri, 07 Dec, 2007

Positive opening on Wall Street rescues FTSE

The London market experienced more turbulence today as the FTSE 100 Index dived more than 100 points into the red.

Wed, 15 Aug, 2007

UK property group Berkeley wary after rate rises

UK property developer Berkeley Group today unveiled double-digit profits growth as strength in its core London market helped offset weakness in the south east of the UK as interest rate rises started to bite.

Fri, 29 Jun, 2007

Footsie ends week on a high

Bid interest in British Gas owner Centrica reared up again today as investors took a punt on the possibility of a takeover move from Russia’s Gazprom.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2006

US interest rates news boosts FTSE

The FTSE 100 Index moved back above the 5800 barrier today as investors welcomed the latest round of news from the United States over interest rates.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2006

British banks to release half-year updates

Rising mortgage costs and the future direction of house prices will be a major consideration for British investors this week as banks and property-based firms are among those companies due to update the market.

Mon, 21 Jun, 2004