Question mark over vacant skyscapers
One of the UK's tallest skyscrapers, the Swiss Re Tower, stands half empty despite being a resounding critical success.
London could have an even taller building by 2012 but there is some doubt over the demand for it. Gillian Lacey-Solymar reports.
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