Barclays profits rise 47%

Barclays Q1 Interim Management Statement reveals:

"Group profit before tax for the three months ended 31st March 2010 was £1,820m (2009: £1,239m), an increase year on year of 47% (£581m)..."

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Taylor Wimpey sees further housing recovery

Taylor Wimpey reveals:

"UK housing market conditions remain encouraging, with continued gradual improvements in mortgage availability and buyer confidence..."

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