British Land said today that its Board has formally decided to press ahead with construction of the Leadenhall Building, its 224m (736 ft) new tower in London, EC3.

Work is set to start on a major expansion of Edinburgh's financial district.

Manchester's famous Chetham's School of Music  has submitted a planning application for a new £27m building.

Construction services group Mitie has delivered stronger than expected growth over the last year with operating profit up 28 per cent and turnover, excluding acquisitions up over 17 per cent. Key points in the groups preliminary results to end March 2007 which were published today (May 21st) are: