UK Government Support for Construction Industry

ongoing

Construction companies and contractors in the UK are hoping for government support to ease the growing cost pressures affecting the industry. The recent spring statement by Rishi Sunak offered some relief in the form of a cut in VAT on energy-saving products and support for retrofitting work. However, there are concerns about the lack of support for training schemes to address the skills shortage in the industry and the impact of inflation on affordability of mortgages and rents.