Government Archives - Professional Builders Merchant https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/tag/government/ the latest news and business info for UK builders merchants Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:47:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 BMF cautions “stagnant market for building materials forecast to continue into 2026” https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/bmf-cautions-stagnant-market-for-building-materials-to-continue-into-2026/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:15 +0000 https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=40698 Citing “geopolitical uncertainty, subdued consumer confidence and weak economic conditions,” the Builders Merchants Federation has downgraded its baseline forecast for 2026 from +2.3% to -1.8%.

The BMF Winter Forecast Report confirms a “stagnant market for building materials sales in the second half of 2025 and does not expect significant growth in the first quarter of 2026.”

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]]> Construction industry comments on Spending Review https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/construction-industry-comments-on-2025-spending-review/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:58:21 +0000 https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=39364 In the lead-up to the Autumn Budget, the BMF has written to the Chancellor to outline five policy topics with ideas for economic growth.

While the proof of the pudding will be in the delivery, Chancellor Rachel Reeeves’ Spending Review offers a number of positive messages for the UK construction sector. PBM considers a number of responses from across the industry.

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