UK Construction Output Drops 0.5% as Broader Sector Pressure Mounts
UK construction output fell by 0.5% following four months of consecutive growth. Read what the economic slowdown means for trade activity and material prices.
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UK construction output fell by 0.5% following four months of consecutive growth. Read what the economic slowdown means for trade activity and material prices.
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