UK construction sector grows at fastest pace in more than two years
by Larry Elliott Economics editor from on (#6PS2R)
Strong expansion in July amid optimism that Labour's shake-up of planning laws will increase activity
Growth in the UK construction sector hit its highest level in more than two years last month amid optimism that Labour's shake-up of planning laws would boost activity.
In the latest sign that the economy is emerging from last year's recession, the monthly health check from S&P Global Market Intelligence showed all three parts of the sector - commercial property, housing and infrastructure - expanding strongly.
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