Site labour rates hit record high as cost inflation returns

Labour rates hit a new high last month, reaching £1,048 per week for self-employed tradespeople.
Latest figures from the industry’s biggest payroll provider show average earnings for self-employed tradespeople increased 1.9% to £1,044 per week during October.Average pay to freelance tradesThe return of inflationary pressure in the labour market mirrors price increases in parts of the materials and product market with some manufacturers citing employer national insurance contrib