UK builders suffer longest downturn since global financial crisis

UK builders suffer longest downturn since global financial crisis

British construction output contracted for the 12th month in a row in December, its longest such run in almost two decades, but there were signs of optimism about 2026.

Builders suffer biggest slump since Covid

Housing activity in the construction sector was the weakest since May 2020 as experts warned tax hikes and red tape have 'smashed sentiment'.

UK Housebuilding in Sharpest Drop Since Covid Lockdown of 2020

Housebuilding in deepest downturn since Covid

UK housebuilding stuck in deepest slump since Covid pandemic

It comes despite Labour's manifesto pledge to build 1.5 million homes over five years.

Factory outlook falls to five-year low in December

Weak inventories and employment numbers are main contributors to decline, says BER