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Gordon Banks MP wants to see the return of 90% mortgages as a way of stimulating the housing and housing -related economies.

Loans of up to £6,500 could be made available to most UK households in order to make homes more energy efficient under a Conservative government, Shadow Housing Minister Grant Shapps said last week.

Cement and building materials group HeidelbergCement , owner of Hanson Building Products and Hanson Cement, is 'optimistic' about prospects for the next two years.

Brick manufacturer Ibstock has won nine awards at the Brick Development Association Brick Awards 2009, more than any other brick maker.

Sussex independent builders merchants Chandlers Building Supplies has received certification from the FSC and PEFC for responsible management of its timber supply chain.

New figures from the Office for National Statistics claim to show that the UK recession wasn't as bad as expected in the three months from July to September.

Timber merchant North Yorkshire Timber has launched a new website for its online flooring and doors operation, flooring and doors.co.uk.

The Construction Products Association has welcomed the announcement by Housing Minister John Healey MP that all new homes must be zero carbon as a matter of law from 2016.

Housing Minister John Healey has confirmed the latest installment of Government cash as £290m which should build almost 5,500 affordable homes across the country.

By law, all new homes will have to be zero-carbon rated from 2016, housing minister John Healey confirmed yesterday.