Construction output falls for third month running

Construction output fell sharply in April marking the third consecutive monthly fall since a small uplift was recorded in January.
The 1.4% contraction in activity was caused by decreases in both new work (- 1.9%), and repair and maintenance (-0.8%).
According to fresh data published this morning by the Office of National Statistics, survey returns suggested heavy rainfall and strong winds dampened activity during April.The latest figures will be a blow to the Government, which yesterday set out