Brexit

Construction minister Richard Harrington has resigned from the government over its handling of Brexit.

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has warned that a no-deal Brexit would be worse for construction than the 2008 financial crisis.

It is a myth that the government has been totally distracted by Brexit, the head of the British Property Federation has claimed.

Massive housing demand, combined with a transparent and responsive system, means that the UK will remain a centre for real estate investment, it has been claimed.

Osborne has put clauses into the majority of its contracts so it will not have to pay for damages for problems on projects caused by Brexit, Construction News can reveal.

Theresa May’s Brexit deal would be better for business than no deal, the chief executive of Wates has said.

The mayor of London, councils in the capital and a group of its largest housing associations, have raised “profound concerns” about the impact a no-deal Brexit could have on housebuilding in the capital.

Mace chief executive Mark Reynolds has urged the government to keep goods flowing into the UK unhindered, or risk work stalling on construction sites.

Arcadis has announced an offer of financial assistance to all employees if they need to apply for settled status to remain in the UK after Brexit.

Balfour Beatty chief executive Leo Quinn has criticised ministers over Brexit uncertainty and its ongoing damage to the future of infrastructure projects.