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Sunday 25 October 2026 · London closed
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Every Financial News story tagged labour costs, newest first.
A report by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) forecasts a 15% rise in building costs over the next five years.Tender prices are expected to surge by 20% within the same period, outpacing cost inflation by late 2024.Labour…
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The UK's quest for net-zero emissions by 2050 faces substantial obstacles due to a severe shortage of 'green collar' construction workers. This shortage is exacerbating wage inflation in the sector,…
The construction industry in England and Wales is facing unprecedented financial challenges, with insolvencies reaching an alarming peak.In the year leading up to April 2024, a staggering 4,401 construction firms…
The transport and storage sector is experiencing a challenging recovery period, with significant turnover declines for many firms.According to Office for National Statistics, 12% of businesses in this sector saw…
The downfall of international transport firm S&J European Haulage is attributed to several critical factors.Rising fuel and labour costs significantly impacted the financial stability of the company.The loss of a…
