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05 Nov 2024

Signs of stabilisation in key construction mineral markets – MPA

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has released its latest industry survey, revealing signs of stabilisation in sales across Great Britain’s construction materials markets.

31 Oct 2024

Autumn Budget: Capital spending boost overshadowed by tax hikes - MPA

The Autumn Budget has been met with a mixed response by the Mineral Products Association (MPA), with the Chancellor’s commitments to long term capital investment diluted by near-term business and housing tax increases, alongside road project cancellations.

21 Oct 2024

UK cement industry celebrates bicentenary amid fresh calls to Government to back the sector on its transition to net zero

The UK cement industry is celebrating the bicentenary of the invention of Portland cement with a fresh call to Government to back the sector’s transition to net zero manufacturing.

16 Oct 2024

Region-by-region construction market guide published by MPA

Data from Britain’s regional construction markets has been decoded in an insightful new report published by the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

14 Oct 2024

Industrial strategy risks being “a missed opportunity” - MPA

The UK Government’s draft Industrial Strategy risks missing huge opportunities for growth and decarbonisation according to the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

09 Oct 2024

MPA Health and Safety Awards Online Event - 3pm, Wednesday 13 November 2024

Join the prestigious MPA Health & Safety Awards 2024 online and celebrate and share the health and safety innovations and achievements from across MPA and the wider industry.

07 Oct 2024

MPA welcomes UK Government’s commitment to fund CCUS

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has welcomed the Government’s pledge to fund the launch of the UK's first sites for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS).

26 Sep 2024

Budget 2024: MPA calls on Chancellor to back UK minerals industry for growth and clean energy

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) is urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to seize the Autumn Budget 2024 as a golden opportunity to boost the economy and accelerate clean energy by supporting the UK’s minerals industry.

20 Sep 2024

MPA UK Concrete response to Grenfell Inquiry’s Phase 2 Report

MPA UK Concrete has issued its initial response to the Grenfell Inquiry’s Phase 2 Report.

10 Sep 2024

Future supply of construction materials ‘approaching a cliff edge’

The Government needs to take urgent action to address diminishing reserves of the UK-sourced minerals that are essential for housing and infrastructure.