The UK Housing Crisis and Construction: What It Means for Labour Supply and Wages
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Industry News 5 min read 18 March 2026

The UK Housing Crisis and Construction: What It Means for Labour Supply and Wages

The UK is currently facing an acute housing crisis, with an estimated 4.3 million homes needed by 2040 to meet demand, according to research by the National Housing Federation and Crisis. This shor...

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Founder & Managing Director, Phoenix Gray Recruitment · 15+ years in UK construction recruitment

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