Plans to build a new £12m leisure complex in Derbyshire have moved forward this week after Derbyshire Dales District Council appointed a design team led by Drivers Jonas (DJ) Sport.

Plans to build 128,900 new homes- 7,600 a year by 2021 in the North East of England, has been unveiled today by the Government.

London Mayor Boris Johnson has nominated the leader of Westminster council Sir Simon Milton as his deputy with responsibilities for planning policy.

Laing O’Rourke has announced a strong set of financial results for the year ending 31st March 2008 reflecting significant earnings growth and a record order book.

Hire company Speedy Hire says it remains confident of another year of growth, despite weaknesses in certain of its markets.

The number of houses being sold has slumped to a record low, according to the latest figures from the RICS.

Plans for the new £477m Royal Liverpool hospital have been unveiled this week.

JCB is to cut 650 jobs across the UK.