MPs call for govt to consider taking control of Railtrack MPs want the government to consider renationalising Railtrack or take a major stake. The Commons…
Higgs takes deputy chairman role at BL British Land has appointed Derek Higgs as deputy chairman, a newly created position. He is the…
Redbus goes ahead with internet hotels expansion Redbus is ploughing ahead to open 20 internet hotels by this time next year despite the squeeze that…
Housebuilders enjoy shares uplift Housebuilders enjoyed a good day in the FTSE 250 with Barratt up 27.5 at 336.5p, Persimmon, up 17 at…
Headway bid talks end Bid talks for Headway have ended because of market conditions. Talks were first announced last…
Alpha expands onto stations and motorway services Alpha Airports is taking its retail arm to railway stations and motorway services. It has 94 stores …
LandSec lines up £600m loan Land Securities has secured a £600m loan to help fund its move to property management. The five-year…
Barratt profits jump 22% Barratt Developments has unveiled a 25% increase in half-year pretax profits to £63.1m on turnover…
Regional zoos face bankruptcy Several regional zoos expect to be bankrupt by the end of next month because of the foot-and-mouth…
RICS finds house prices rise faster in the North A Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors survey has found house prices in the north of England are…