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EU Judgement by Court of Justice on VAT 1988

This judgement relates to case 416/85 brought by the European Commission under infraction proceedings against the United Kingdom's treatment of zero rates of V…

"Housing Matters" HBF column in "The Journal" "

A preamble to the HBF monthly column in the North East Regional newspaper "The Journal". The column commences on Saturday 15th September 2001.

making EU funds work for businessEEBG seminar

report back and action points on seminar held in Cambridge

"Housing Matters" HBF column in "The Journal" "

A preamble to the HBF monthly column in the North East Regional newspaper "The Journal". The column commences on Saturday 15th September 2001.

"Housing Matters" HBF column in "The Journal" "

A preamble to the HBF monthly column in the North East Regional newspaper "The Journal". The column commences on Saturday 15th September 2001.

DTI Review regional seminar report

Summary of feedback at consultation seminar with business interests in Eastern region

Green Paper on Planning Reform

HBF to discuss Green Paper in Planning Reform with Lord Falconer

Planning for Agreement

Planning for Agreement is the HBF follow up to the earlier Guide to Developers for Negotiation in Affordable Housing. The purpose of Planning for Agreement is…

CBI campaigns for effective planning

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"Working Together" - a new guide to working with local authorities

Click here to view a summary of the guide