Builders' Merchant Sales Drop Year-on-Year in Q2
Q2 sales at UK builders' merchants fall year-on-year, reflecting broader drops in housing output and trade material demand.
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Q2 sales at UK builders' merchants fall year-on-year, reflecting broader drops in housing output and trade material demand.
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New research from Fergus reveals significant regional disparities in employment levels, earnings, and working conditions for UK tradespeople.
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