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Consumers confidence falls but housing outlook gives hope
10 December, 2012
Consumers may be holding back on major purchases but modest economic growth is forecast. Peter Varley reports

Construction output remains flat
09 June, 2012
Construction activity is still low but the outlook has improved. Peter Varley reports

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

On course for a slow recovery
18 December, 2010
Consumer and business confidence remain low, yet the economic outlook is “broadly reassuring”

Double dip or on the way up?
30 October, 2010
It’s mixed signals from construction, with house prices predicted to fall, but new figures showing building on the up

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

Government austerity measures dent consumer confidence
26 June, 2010
Consumers increased pessimism is reflected in the furniture and housing markets

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

Timber industry optimism rises
06 March, 2010
Timber traders are feeling more confident despite little change forecast in the first quarter

Housing provides glimmer of hope but commercial build shrinks
23 January, 2010
The home-building sector has reported growth for four successive months

Consumer confidence rises; business mood weakens
28 November, 2009
The UK economy remains fragile, despite improvements in some sectors

UK faces longer in the doldrums
31 October, 2009
The latest figures suggest the UK’s economic recovery remains elusive

Timber sector optimism improves
05 September, 2009
The latest CBI survey reveals that timber products manufacturers are feeling less pessimistic

Housing shows signs of stabilising
25 July, 2009
British consumers are feeling a bit more confident about the economy but forecasts remain gloomy

Optimism puts veneer over decline
30 May, 2009
Despite encouraging signs, many timber companies are expecting order volumes to fall further

Timber customers among biggest victims of failing economy
21 February, 2009
The latest statistics and business surveys paint a picture of a sharply deteriorating UK economy, with the timber industry’s user markets among the hardest hit

Market braced for a tough 2009
06 December, 2008
Business confidence continues to fall

Housing market could fall further if threatened recession bites
08 November, 2008
A prolonged recession would mean further contraction in the housing market – and timber sales

Industry figures reflect gloom
11 October, 2008
Trade figures reveal falling demand for timber

Industry optimism falls sharply
13 September, 2008
Business confidence is dropping, especially among furniture makers