UK brick industry feels the strain as housebuilding downturn hits demand

Brick manufacturers in the UK are scaling back production and consulting on jobs as the prolonged downturn in housebuilding continues to weigh on demand, with industry representatives warning that further jobs could be at risk unless the government delivers on its housing ambitions.

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