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Renewed slowdown in business activity; business expectations weakest since May 2020
MPA reports further decline in demand for aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete in Q3
Construction activity continued to rise in October, but new orders fell for first time since May 2020
Construction output expected to fall significantly in 2023 amid looming UK economic recession
Two-year run of construction products sales growth ends as deteriorating economic backdrop bites
Total industry activity rises for first time in three months, but business expectations hit 26-month low
MPA warns 4 billion-tonne aggregates demand will need to be met between 2022 and 2035
UK construction activity down for second month running; Disruption to supply chain eases
Cost inflation for raw materials, energy, and labour drive down demand for mineral products in Q2 2022
Construction growth expected to slow despite buoyant infrastructure and warehouse activity
Eighth straight quarter of growth but expectations for year ahead dampened as costs start to bite
Business optimism dips for fifth month running as housing activity falls for first time since May 2020
New publication provides details of construction and mineral products markets across Great Britain
Rest of the year set to be influenced by rising costs, lower growth, and international uncertainties, says MPA
New order growth starting to slow as rising costs and economic uncertainty begin to hit demand