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28 Nov 2025

Growth stimulus notable by absence in Autumn Budget - MPA

Analysis of the detail behind the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget has revealed some concerning omissions in relation to growth according to the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

21 Nov 2025

Every person in the UK uses 5.8 tonnes of mineral products a year – new report reveals the industry behind sustainable growth

Every person in the UK relies on around 5.8 tonnes of mineral products every year – enough to fill a large skip – according to the new Profile of the UK Mineral Products Industry – 2025 Edition, published today by the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

05 Nov 2025

MPA calls on government to back UK cement or risk falling short of building targets

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) hosted an event in Parliament on 4 November that brought together leading UK cement producers, MPs, ministers and government officials in support of the UK cement industry and highlighted the opportunity it presents. Minister for Industry Chris McDonald MP spoke in support of the sector as well as Jon Pearce MP for High Peak.

03 Nov 2025

Demand for construction materials stuck at crisis levels warns MPA

New data shows that sales of heavy-side construction materials in Britain remain at ‘crisis levels’ with businesses in peril, jobs at risk and little sign of recovery.

21 Oct 2025

No more tax on industry and pro-growth measures – MPA sends clear message to Chancellor

UK producers of essential construction materials and industrial minerals have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to take decisive action in her Budget in November, with no more taxes and a number of pro-growth measures.

15 Oct 2025

£450 million industry contribution to Scotland’s economy must be recognised – new report

The vast contribution of quarried construction materials to the Scottish economy has been highlighted in the findings of a new study published this week.

14 Oct 2025

Planning tweaks welcome but reform minerals planning too - MPA

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has welcomed new amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, but cautioned that reforms to mineral planning are also necessary to deliver housing and infrastructure goals.

01 Oct 2025

Record recycling rates amid calls for fresh official Govt data

Britain’s leading position in the recycling of waste to produce essential construction aggregates could be extended with more up-to-date Government statistics to track progress more effectively.

26 Sep 2025

MPA announces sustainability appointments at The Concrete Centre

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has announced two senior built environment sustainability appointments at The Concrete Centre.

19 Sep 2025

UK concrete and cement industries slash emissions but risk of offshoring is growing, warns MPA

CO2 emissions generated by the UK concrete and cement sector are now 63% lower than 1990 levels, driven by a combination of continued decarbonisation efforts by manufacturers but also by falling domestic production, a new report from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows.