The headline construction PMI in July jumped to 44.7, up from 38.4 in June. However, it remained below the 50-point threshold, signalling a further month of contraction across the sector. Slower rates of contraction were seen across housebuilding (41.8), commercial work (46.8) and civil engineering activity (38.3), suggesting early signs of stabilisation.
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The UK’s plans to overhaul how self-employed people pay income tax have been met with a significant challenge from leading global accountancy body, ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
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Following Prime Minster Andy Burnham’s announcement of plans to offer technical education pathways to students from the age of 14, Joe Lyon, CEO of Facilities Management Company, Thermatic, has given a positive reaction…
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Last week, the ONS released its latest House Price Index, showing that the average UK house prices rose by 2.7% in the year to May 2026. Reflecting on the data, and the state of the property and mortgage markets more generally, is Ben Nichols, CEO of RAW Capital Partners…
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The following article features the thoughts and reactions to Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister, focusing on the decisions that he has made in his first week that will impact the construction industry…
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Glenigan has released the June 2026 edition of its Construction Index. The Index focuses on the three months to the end of May 2026, covering all underlying projects, with a total value of £100 million or less (unless otherwise indicated), with all figures seasonally adjusted.
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New research from Lyons Bowe Solicitors has revealed that nearly a third of homebuyers choose a conveyancer recommended by their estate agent, while only 40% compare multiple firms before making a decision…
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Landlord possession claims rose by almost 6% in the first quarter of 2026 as property owners moved...
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The latest data from Purbeck Insurance Services on personal guarantee backed business loans reveals an 87% rise in applications for Personal Guarantee Insurance (PGI) from construction firms in the first quarter of 2026.
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ACE has welcomed the King’s Speech focusing on nationally strategic sectors, including energy, water and rail, describing the proposed programme of legislation as a significant step in streamlining regulation and prioritising delivery…
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