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Lack of trust in builders costing UK economy £11.2bn a year, according to research
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Lack of trust in builders costing UK economy £11.2bn a year, according to research

A lack of consumer confidence in builders is contributing to delays in domestic building and repair projects, with one in five UK households putting off work due to difficulties finding trusted tradespeople, according to new research. The study by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and HomeOwners Alliance found that this hesitation is costing the [...]

By Danny Ball|2026-04-30T15:34:05+00:00April 30th, 2026|Top Stories|

New tax likely to ‘severely hamper’ SME builders, warns Home Builders Federation
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New tax likely to ‘severely hamper’ SME builders, warns Home Builders Federation

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New tax likely to ‘severely hamper’ SME builders, warns Home Builders Federation

Over 100 housebuilders have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to highlight concerns over the impact of the proposed Building Safety Levy on housing delivery and to request that the Government reassess its approach. A letter penned by the Home Builders Federation, (HBF) is signed by more than 100 home builders and expressed its [...]