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flag UK construction growth slowed to 1% in 2025 due to high rates, shortages, and rising costs, with training efforts and tenders ongoing amid accountability concerns.

flag The UK construction sector faces challenges in 2025, with growth forecast at 1% amid high interest rates and weak demand, according to PwC. flag A "perfect storm" of material and labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and rising energy costs could derail summer recovery, especially in Q4. flag The industry also faces competition for skilled workers between infrastructure and net-zero projects, with an estimated 40,000 new roles needed by 2030. flag Meanwhile, the ECITB launches a new strategy to boost training and retention, while public bodies like North Tees and Hartlepool NHS and Orkney Islands Council issue construction tenders. flag A former Highways England executive was banned over alleged pandemic loan misuse, underscoring concerns over accountability in public spending.

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