Brick firms say housing slowdown and impact on wider sector continue to hamper business

Ibstock and Michelmersh both say falling confidence blighting sales

Michelmersh hit by weak demand and tight brick pricing

Brick maker warns production overcapacity and uncertain starts remain a challenge

Michelmersh profit down again as brickmaker says confidence for 2026 remains brittle

Firm says consumers stayiong cautious in wake of worries over interest rate

Budget uncertainty hits brick firm’s trading in final quarter

Michelmersh says dwindling confidence hits business

Brickmaker says profit falls after residential jobs held up by building safety sign-off delays

Michelmersh warns problems have stalled recovery