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Construction activity to fall significantly in 2026
by Jennie Ward|27 July 26|Build, Supply
The CPA’s forecast for construction output has been downgraded further in its Summer forecast, published today, due to the lagged impacts of the Middle East conflict that are starting to pass through to both the demand and cost sides of the UK economy. Construction output year-to-date so far in 2026...
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Confidence and rising costs remain challenging, says first-ever TDUK Market Briefing
by Jennie Ward|03 July 26|Build, Statistics, Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has published its first-ever Market Briefing, bringing together economic analysis, market data and insight from businesses across the supply chain to provide a detailed picture of the issues shaping the timber industry during the first half of 2026. Drawing on contributions from timber merchants, sawmills, manufacturers and...
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Jewson launches petition calling for government to get Britain building and ‘out of crisis’
by Jennie Ward|24 April 26|Build, Supply
Jewson has launched a petition calling on government to get Britain's building and construction sector out of crisis and into positive economic growth. Jewson is championing the petition, #LetsGetBritainBuildingNOW, which calls on the government to build certainty and confidence in the market, focusing on the three biggest things general builders and...
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Liz Truss lettuce
Spending Review: Long-term investment offers certainty amid economic pressures
by Jennie Ward|11 June 25|Build, Supply
The UK Government’s 2025 Spending Review has delivered a welcome degree of long-term certainty for the construction industry, with major announcements around housing, infrastructure, and capital investment. Despite tight fiscal constraints, the Chancellor has committed to substantial public spending across key areas, signalling renewed support for the built environment and...
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Timber Development UK supports Broader Market Recognition at COP27
by Lucy Bedry|01 December 22|Policy, Sustainability
At COP27 on Wednesday 16 November, TDUK presented as part of a high-level event at the Indonesian Pavilion, to support “Creating Incentives through Broader Market Recognition of National Systems”. As the private sector, TDUK advocates that good forest governance must be supported with strong market incentives, and the Broader Market...
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Timber Development UK release first market statement of 2022
Timber Development UK release first market statement of 2022
by TDUK|23 March 22|Supply
Following an extraordinary year for the timber industry, Timber Development UK has released a market statement to provide greater clarity on the current supply and demand situation.
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