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UK construction industry declines at slowest rate for eight months

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First reported on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 05:38 EDT by Evening Standard·Latest article on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 05:38 EDT

Summary

The UK construction industry shrank at its slowest rate in eight months, according to the latest figures. It nevertheless remains firmly in contraction territory, having been declining since January 2025.

Latest: The UK construction industry declined at the slowest rate in eight months, according to the latest figures.

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How it unfolded

  1. Tuesday 6 October

    The UK construction industry declined at the slowest rate in eight months, according to the latest figures.