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Weekly average for number of private sales per site drops 11% in key autumn period as property tax rumours swirlBusiness live – latest updatesThe British housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has reported a drop in sales in the key autumn period, blaming uncertainty in the run-up to this month’s budget for potential buyers holding back purchases.The company, the latest home construction business to report softer sales growth, reported that its weekly average […]

Health secretary dismisses claims as ‘unhelpful’ and ‘self-defeating’ after reports that PM’s job could be under threatWes Streeting has denied wanting to oust Keir Starmer, comparing rumours he is plotting a leadership challenge to conspiracy theories.The health secretary categorically ruled out a bid to challenge the prime minister on Wednesday morning, describing rumours as “unhelpful” and “self-defeating”. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article

Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart has previously donated to Institute of Public Affairs but thinktank won’t say if she remains a donorGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA thinktank known for its rejection of the climate crisis and a conservation group that has opposed renewable energy projects refused to identify their funders during a fiery Senate inquiry into climate and energy misinformation on Wednesday.Chair of the […]

A newly constructed bridge in southwest China has partially collapsed.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article