Housing Minister exposed on 10% fall in property prices
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financemarkets.co.uk     14-May-2008            

Housing minister, Caroline Flint, has unwittingly publicised the Government’s fears for the UK housing market by allowing onlookers sight of a confidential cabinet document. The paper was being carried by Ms Flint in such a way that it could be photographed and the text revealed. The document... [read full story]                    


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