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A call for the Bank of Englands independence over monetary policy to be temporarily suspended has been rejected by chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darling.

In news that may interest overseas property buyers, the Algarve has been tipped to become the beneficiary of a new motor racing complex that has just been built in the region.

Margaret Beckett has been appointed as the new housing minister in prime minister Gordon Browns post-conference reshuffle.

The majority of economists in a new poll have predicted that the Bank of Englands monetary policy committee (MPC) will cut the base rate when it meets next week.

The longer term prospects for the UK property market remain good, despite recent price falls, Nationwide Building Society has said.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been described as an ideal place for investors from Europe and the US to invest, as it has not been affected heavily by the credit crunch.

The US Senate has given its backing to a new deal designed to help ease the domestic and international liquidity crisis.

Expectations among economists are growing that the Bank of Englands monetary policy committee (MPC) will cut interest rates next week.

The man in charge of using the London Olympics to regenerate the east of the capital, including the creation of thousands of new homes, is to advise Glasgow on how to do likewise.

Thailand is to consider relaxing the rules that restrict the foreign ownership of property in the country, it has been stated.

A Specialist French property firm has suggested that real estate in the country is the safest and soundest way to invest at present.

The eastern Algarve location of Tavira has been hailed as an outstanding holiday location for an autumn break.

Former cabinet minister John Redwood has called on the Bank of England to cut interest rates.

London mayor Boris Johnson has been urged to do more in his efforts to secure extra funding for the extended East London Line.

The provision of air access directly from the UK to Cape Verde has been a major factor in helping overseas property investors develop the market in the archipelago, it has been stated.

The government has revealed details of its new homes building plans for the north-west of England under its regional spatial strategy.

The population increase in London has outstripped that of the rest of the UK, new figures have revealed.

The Treasury has revealed that the Crosby report into Britains mortgage-financing system is to be delayed.