We might ask where the money will be coming from: Alistair Darling will announce another £1bn package to support the housing market in his Budget on Wednesday, seeking to underpin prices, complete partially built building projects and support those struggling to pay mortgages. The £1bn will be spread over two years so that the level of support of each measure is small relative to the economy. But, while the absolute figures are small, the chancellor will say the measures are […]
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