Bridget O’Connell

Round-up of today’s top property stories with quick links to the nationals

The Government has signalled that significant parts of Channel 4 will be allowed to remain in London.

The supermarket chain has reported its seventh consecutive quarter of rising sales and posted its first growth in profits since it began a turnaround programme more than two years ago.

Shares leap by more than 13% after modest profit upgrade.

John Lewis Partnership suffered a slump in profits after its Waitrose chain absorbed cost increases triggered by the EU referendum.

‘Overwhelming’ public interest in full disclosure on business unit, say MPs.

Interim report into fatal west London tower block blaze expected by Easter

Sterling jumps after stage set for nail-biting decision at next policy meeting.

In this mornings news, find out what is behind a sharp slowdown in shop openings in the second quarter as revealed by Local Data Company research.

The developer and construction company said it will no longer bid for large fixed-price infrastructure contracts after its profits were hit by a charge on legacy contracts.

Lenders have strengthened their defences but risky practices remain.

Squeeze on real wages continues despite buoyant economy.