UK government warned Scottish construction firms face job cuts due to tax rises and soaring costs
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Alasdair Ferguson
Summary
The UK Labour government faces warnings from the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) that its tax increases and rising costs are pushing Scottish construction firms to the brink, with nearly half (49%) of construction plant-hire firms expecting to cut entry-level jobs in the next 12 months. The trade association warns that without policy changes, the UK risks losing the skilled workforce needed to address the national housing crisis.
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Unless the UK Government drastically changes its policies, it risks leaving the country without a skilled workforce needed to deliver homes amid a national housing crisis.
Almost half, 49%, of construction plant-hire firms expect to cut entry-level roles in the next 12 months.
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