July 2007 News from the UK

Update: Timber Frame, Construction & Property News

• HBF – CPRE miss the point on land supply - 23 Jul 2007Responding to a report published by the CPRE which claims that increased land supply will have little effect on house prices, Executive Chairman of the Home Builders Federation Stewart Baseley says:>> Read full story

• Government must focus on land supply to meet Green Paper aspirations (23 Jul 2007)David WilsonResponding to today's Housing Green Paper, Stewart Baseley Executive Chairman of the Home Builders Federation said:"Fundamental to delivery of all the Governments objectives is the provision of sufficient land with implementable planning permissions. Only this will enable us to build the full range of extra homes the country needs. This Green Paper is a step in the right direction towards meeting housing demand and easing affordability.>> Read full story

News: Environment, Climate & Attitudes

Floods - the waste impacts(26 July 2007)
Waste management may not be at the forefront of anyone's mind when the flood waters come calling, but the logistics of having to collect the rubbish from streets that resemble rivers and dispose of the millions of plastic water bottles left in the aftermath are far from plain sailing.

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Ozone could increase global warming(26 July 2007)
Further research into the damage ozone close to the earth's surface can have on plants has led British scientists to conclude that emissions of the gas could be speeding up global warming.

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News: Society, Community & Responsible Business

News: Finance & Economy