Search Results: 'Bank of England'

New Phase of Covid-19 Begins
05 June, 2020
The UK has moved into a new phase in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the government clearly wants to try and re-start elements of the UK economy. Stephen Powney reports

Softwood futures
22 April, 2019
This year’s Timber Trade Federation (TTF) UK Softwood Conference attracted a large audience keen to hear about the market’s potential direction amid the continuing political and economic uncertainty, reports Stephen Powney

Positive Signs
21 November, 2016
In spite of uncertainty in the market since the June referendum, demand has remained steady for most traders whose immediate concerns relate to supply gaps rather than order shortages, reports Jerry Wilson

Shippers react to Brexit
19 August, 2016
The UK’s vote to leave the EU has had a dramatic affect on imported softwood prices, but demand continues to hold up

Waiting Game
21 March, 2016
Pressure exists from Northern European mills for increased prices after Sterling’s recent fall but patience may be required before shippers’ can claw back the currency reduction in the UK

Commodity Softwood Price Challenge
20 August, 2015
High stock levels and falling prices have been a recent feature in the softwood trade, reports Jerry Wilson

Mills reveal full orders and commitment to stock
02 December, 2013
Mills are at capacity in the run-up to Christmas as demand for British-grown timber continues to hold firm. Sally Spencer reports.

Chipboard producers hold off on price rise
29 June, 2013
The chipboard market is steady and producers will use the summer lull to replenish stocks. Ian Martin reports

Softwood market on the road to recovery?
18 May, 2013
Although European demand remains sluggish, improving markets outside Europe are giving traders hope that the worst is behind them

Overproduction haunts whitewood market
17 December, 2012
Too much supply chasing weak demand has unbalanced the market, particularly for whitewood, but if Swedish mills reduce production shortages could emerge

Hopes pinned on construction recovery
27 October, 2012
Some building sectors have gone from bad to worse, but there are indications the decline may have bottomed out. Peter Varley reports

Business confidence highest for two years
28 April, 2012
In March building materials purchases rose at their fastest for over years

Banking on interest rates
04 February, 2012
Mark Fletcher, relationship director, retail and wholesale at Barclays Corporate, says the timber industry should prepare itself for a changing monetary landscape, as low interest rates won’t last forever

Timber exports rise, imports fall
04 February, 2012
Amid the economic gloom there is some good news for the UK timber industry

Winds boost fencing demand
21 January, 2012
2012 has started with a bang for the fencing trade, but new pallet demand remains depressed

Confidence in recovery falters
01 October, 2011
The latest economic results fuel concerns over a second downturn

Manufacturers' output falls, costs rise
28 May, 2011
The latest economic and construction forecasts suggest the road to recovery is still rocky

Hope springs for housing
05 February, 2011
UK growth has shrunk but expectations for house sales have improved

Orders increase but consumer optimism remains elusive
04 September, 2010
Manufacturing and housebuilding have both recorded growth but there’s still a long road ahead

Economy shows signs of recovery
03 April, 2010
Activity is patchy, but the latest surveys indicate some economic improvement