Buyers more bullish about prospects for year ahead

Construction activity decreased for the fourth consecutive month in April but business optimism among buyers hit its highest level since December 2024.
The bellwether S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index recorded 46.6 in April – up slightly from 46.4 in March but below the 50.0 no-change value for the fourth consecutive month.
It signalled the slowest decline in output levels for three months.Looking ahead, construction firms are optimistic on balance about their