Business secretary tells construction to continue ‘critical contribution’

Alok Sharma

Alok Sharma says decision to keep sites open is backed by the chief medical officer’s advice

The government has once again told construction to continue with its “critical contribution” to the UK economy during the coronavirus pandemic.

In an open letter to the industry business secretary Alok Sharma (pictured) said the government's advice for work to continue on site was in line with Public Health England (PHE) guidance.

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