Construction output edges up but slowdown continues

By Jordan Marshall2020-12-10T12:36:00

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Sector’s rise in October was smallest for six months

Construction output grew by just 1% in October – the smallest monthly growth for half a year as worries about a no-deal Brexit fears mounted and fresh restrictions hit the economy ahead of second wave of covid-19, according to official data.

Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that GDP rose by 0.4% in the month.

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