Ministers agree to address steel tariff threat

Measures could be introduced to mitigate the impact on construction firms of looming tariff hikes for imported steel products, following a top-level meeting. In March, the government announced that, from 1 July, overall quotas for steel imports will be cut by 60 per cent and imported… The post Ministers agree to address steel tariff threat appeared first on Construction News.

UK steel imports to be reduced by 60% and new tariffs introduced from July

Overall quota levels for steel imports will be “significantly reduced” by 60%, compared to current arrangements, from 1 July and steel coming into the UK above these levels will be subject to a 50% tariff, under the new Steel Strategy. The post UK steel imports to be reduced by 60% and new tariffs introduced from July appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Mark Reynolds says tariff hike ‘ill-timed’

Mace Group chairman Mark Reynolds has warned that last week’s announcement of a steel tariff hike was “ill-timed” and could hit jobs in the construction industry. The government said that, from 1 July, overall quotas for steel imports will be cut by 60 per cent… The post Mark Reynolds says tariff hike ‘ill-timed’ appeared first on Construction News.

Evri wraps up long-term lease at Arrow Point Barnsley

The scheme in South Yorkshire is now fully let following the earlier completion of a 186,000 sq ft lease to Gem Imports. The post Evri wraps up long-term lease at Arrow Point Barnsley appeared first on Property Week.

Why Choosing an Experienced UK Fence Panel Manufacturer Beats Cheap Imports — Every Time

The post Why Choosing an Experienced UK Fence Panel Manufacturer Beats Cheap Imports — Every Time appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Walk through any major DIY retailer in the UK and you’ll see them stacked neatly in the outdoor aisle: powder-coated metal fence panels at prices that seem almost too good to question. Clean lines. Modern colours. Attractive packaging. A promise of low maintenance and long life. For many homeowners, that’s where the decision ends. But […]

ITV News - What does net zero mean and how can it be achieved, 18102021

You may have heard of the phrase 'net zero' or ‘carbon neutrality’ or even ‘climate neutrality’, but what does it mean and how can it be achieved? Natalia Jorquera explains.

CIOB, Construction Management - Challenges in Europe threaten already strained UK supply chains, July 2022

How should construction firms respond to inflationary pressures around the world? Kris Hudson looks at the numbers

FT - Gas shortages: What is driving Europe's energy crisis?

Gas supply shortfalls and an over-reliance on volatile imports are contributing to record prices in the UK & Europe. Natural gas to heat homes in the UK and Europe this October costs at least five times more than it did a year ago. Energy editor David Sheppard tackles the European energy crisis in this alarming Big Read