7 July 2008 Archive

Housebuilder Persimmon set to cut 1,000 staff

Persimmon may cut 1,000 staff

Persimmon is thought to be cutting 1,000 staff, or 20 per cent of its workforce, in response to the slowing property market.

Economic growth predicted to be 0.2% in June

Economy remains slow in June

Economic growth is predicted to be 0.2 per cent in June, almost the same as the growth in May.

Lenders failing to pass on swap rate cuts

Mortgage rates locked despite swap drops

The cost of fixed-rate mortgage borrowing has continued to increase during what is described as an "extremely worrying time" for borrowers.

Equity release booming amid bust?

Equity release maintains strength in property correction

New research from the UK's largest equity release organisation finds the market remains robust, despite concern over the health of the wider market.

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