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Business · United StatesBy David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Activity in Britain’s construction sector slowed for the eighth month in a row in August, extending its longest downturn since 2020 as optimism in the sector weakened, purchasing managers’ data showed on Thursday. The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index for Britain’s construction sector rose in August to 45.5 from July’s five-year low of 44.3. But it remained well below the 50-mark that divides growth from c…See the Story
UK construction activity extends longest run of falls since 2020
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Secretary of State · United KingdomSteve Reed (pictured) has been appointed Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, following the resignation of Angela Rayner. He was previously Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs between July 2024 and September 2025. Reed has served as MP for Streatham and Croydon North since July 2024. His responsibilities now include housing and planning, local Government and English devolution, regional and lo…See the Story
