Growth remains elusive for construction sector but decline slows

07 May 2025 By Ben Vogel

Digital Edition: Growth remains elusive for construction sector but decline slows

Construction sector output decreased for the fourth consecutive month amid “heightened business uncertainty” in April, according to newly released data. The latest S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data, released on Wednesday (7 May), showed an activity index of 46.6. This was up…

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