Construction Industry Pushes For Concrete Levy Reduction

It comes as a new report shows firms were reporting raw material cost rises prior to the war.

The construction industry wants the government to cut VAT on fuel and reduce the concrete levy to ensure home prices don't increase any further.

A report this week warns building project prices have soared and could increase further as the true impact of fuel price rises take hold.

79% of firms reported year-on-year increases in raw material costs, even before the conflict in Iran began.

Justin Molloy is the Director of the Midlands and Western region for the Construction Industry Federation, he says builders need a broad range of supports:

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