The FTSE 100 gained 0.2% on Thursday, with investor optimism for a US interest rate cut outweighing news of the UK construction sector's sharpest contraction in over five years. Discover the market movers and key data.
The UK construction sector contracted at its quickest pace since May 2020 in November, with the PMI hitting 39.4. Read the full analysis of the downturn.
UK services sector expansion weakened in November with PMI at 51.3. Business activity softened as consumer demand waned and price inflation dropped to its lowest since January 2021. Read the full analysis.
China's manufacturing sector shrank for an eighth consecutive month in November, with the PMI at 49.2. Explore the economic challenges despite the US-China trade truce.
Shocking report reveals hundreds of UK construction workers face modern slavery and labour exploitation. Learn how the industry is tackling this hidden crisis and what reforms are needed.
FC Barcelona's iconic stadium welcomes fans back while construction continues on dramatic £1.3bn renovation, with temporary stands and visible cranes dominating the skyline.
London's private sector surges with strongest growth in over a year, outpacing national average as business confidence soars across the capital.
Britain's dominant services industry shows strongest growth in nine months amid rising business optimism and easing cost pressures, new PMI data reveals.
Britain's automotive sector shows strongest growth since May 2024 as Jaguar Land Rover expansion and improved supply chains drive manufacturing revival. Exclusive analysis of the latest PMI data reveals surprising economic resilience.
Britain's private sector hits weakest growth since November as manufacturing contraction and service sector slowdown signal economic headwinds ahead.
Exclusive investigation uncovers budget concerns and questionable contractor history in Donald Trump's lavish White House ballroom renovation project, raising eyebrows in political and construction circles.
Britain's private sector faces worst performance in nearly a year as manufacturing and services decline simultaneously. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting economic challenges ahead of crucial budget announcement.
Britain's private sector experiences strongest growth since May 2022 as service sector boom and manufacturing recovery drive economic expansion, despite ongoing inflation concerns.
Britain's manufacturing sector experiences strongest growth since May 2022, driven by Jaguar Land Rover's production boost and rising business optimism despite ongoing cost pressures.
A construction worker has died after falling from a Manhattan high-rise development site, marking another devastating incident in New York City's construction industry as safety concerns escalate.
New data reveals UK construction costs have surged by up to 40%, forcing developers to delay or redesign major projects as budgets spiral out of control.
Exclusive insight into Donald Trump's revolutionary partnership with UK homebuilders to slash red tape, accelerate construction, and make homeownership affordable again amid Britain's housing crisis.
Everton's £760m Bramley-Moore Dock stadium construction faces major disruption as Storm Amy's 70mph winds halt work and damage temporary structures, raising concerns about project timeline.
Britain's service sector growth hits weakest pace since January amid falling new orders and rising costs, sparking recession concerns.
Japan's brewing giant Asahi halts UK building projects amid economic turbulence, sparking concerns about beer shortages and price increases for British consumers.
Australia's flagship renewable energy project faces another staggering cost blowout, with officials admitting the original $12 billion price tag is no longer attainable amid construction delays and technical challenges.
Senior Democratic Senator Patty Murray has drawn stark parallels between Donald Trump's language and Nazi-era propaganda during a passionate Senate floor address about Seattle construction projects.
FC Barcelona's highly anticipated return to the Nou Camp for Champions League football faces unexpected delays as stadium renovation works fall behind schedule, forcing European nights to Montjuïc.
Exclusive investigation reveals how HS2 earthworks are devastating the lives of Chilterns residents with 24/7 noise, property damage and environmental destruction.
A potentially deadly Second World War-era hand grenade was unearthed at a Washington construction site, prompting bomb squad evacuation and controlled detonation.
Britain's automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover has dramatically cut production, contributing to the UK's manufacturing sector contraction and raising concerns about economic growth ahead of the Autumn Budget.
A 38-year-old construction worker died after falling through a fragile skylight while carrying out repairs at a children's centre in Buckinghamshire, an inquest has heard.
China unveils its latest engineering marvel: a suspension bridge towering 1,826 feet above a valley, connecting remote mountain regions and setting new global records for altitude and ambition.
The Scottish Government escalates its legal fight against construction giants over defective schools, seeking Supreme Court intervention in a £3 billion dispute affecting multiple Scottish councils.
Britain's economy delivered an unexpected boost in January with GDP growing 0.2%, driven by strong retail and construction performance, though challenges remain ahead.