London lockdown would be disastrous, industry experts warn

By Alice Lorenzato-Lloyd and Tom Lowe2020-03-19T14:52:00

Firms with small profit margins and low reserves are most vulnerable

A lockdown in London would be a disaster for the industry and could put both large and smaller firms out of business, senior construction figures warned today.

Firms should therefore make contingency plans for the prospect of transport networks closing and travel to and from the city being restricted.

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