Wet weather dampens output as new work slumps 1.7% in October

By Tom Lowe2023-12-13T13:08:00

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Latest official figures show 0.3% output fall over last three months as sector continues to stagnate

Heavy rainfall and strong winds in October led to a 1.7% fall in new construction work, according to the latest official figures.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said it had received a high number of comments from construction firms blaming storms in the month for delaying planned work.

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