Economy

Late payment reforms face scepticism despite tougher government stance

Call for housing reform highlights risks to lending stability amid global uncertainty

SME confidence holds firm despite economic pessimism, survey finds

Developers face higher build costs as green rules tightened

Auction market grows but prices soften as supply rises

Starts rise but delivery still constrained

Rate hold keeps lenders cautious as volatility hits funding costs

Private housing slump drags construction output lower