2020 / 2021 Edition
Business & finance
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First-quarter 2020 trading momentum a continuation of strong second-half 2019 performance
British Aggregates Association chairman Paul McManus issues statement of support over coronavirus
Company announces temporary shutdown of production at most of its UK sites due to COVID-19
Strong full-year performance expected; action being taken in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Company pledges to pay employees as production is suspended until at least the end of April
Mineral Products Association writes again to the Chancellor following initial meeting of newly formed Taskforce
Company stopping production at all UK plants for rest of this week and all of next week
Free web portal provides overview of essential information and advice for transport and logistics sector
Association seeks greater support for business facing extreme economic conditions
Budget 2020: More than £600 billion to be spent on infrastructure over next five years
Group reports improved result from all three divisions despite challenging market conditions
Revenue up for full year but political and economic uncertainty weighs on second-half demand
Scottish Government awards £1.4 million grant for improved rail infrastructure at Tarmac cement plant
Supply chain issues continue to be monitored as company reverts to normal 39-hour week
Resilient trading performance and good strategic progress in 2019 provide platform for future growth