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Paul Morrell: The problem with reforming construction professions is knowing where to start

2026-07-29T06:00:00+01:00

Former government chief construction adviser examines MHCLG’s call for evidence on professions, trades and occupations - and argues progress will stall unless government is clear about what it can fix

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