UK Construction Slumps Further in August

Britains construction sector marked its twentieth month of contraction in August. The PMI fell to 44.3 as a severe downturn in housebuilding dragged down workloads.

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A city worker passes a construction site in the City of London during the morning rush hour in London, Britain, June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe

The United Kingdom construction sector contracted for the 20th consecutive month in August, pushed down by a severe downturn in housebuilding. The downturn follows weaker demand and geopolitical anxiety across the broader economy.

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