2026

01 May 2026

‘No sign of recovery’ in construction demand, warns MPA

UK demand for essential construction materials fell further in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest survey by the Mineral Products Association (MPA). Declining sales of aggregates, concrete and mortar in have prompted the MPA to reiterate its calls for Government to take steps to increase confidence, encourage investment and stimulate growth.

23 Apr 2026

Action to break link between gas and electricity prices welcomed

The MPA has welcomed the announcement by the UK Government to break the influence of gas on electricity prices - a move that should buffer energy pricing from sudden rises in fossil fuel costs.

13 Apr 2026

Surging tax burden in a falling market: new report

New analysis from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has shown the tax burden on UK producers of construction materials and industrial minerals. MPA says the situation is stripping away business confidence and damaging industry investment.

25 Mar 2026

MPA appoints cement and lime director as it calls for urgent action on competitiveness challenges

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Martin Casey as its new senior director for cement and lime. Martin succeeds Diana Casey (no relation), who leaves the organisation in April to take up a new role.

24 Mar 2026

MPA Health & Safety Awards 2026

Registration for the MPA Health & Safety Awards, the industry’s most anticipated event celebrating excellence and innovation in health and safety, is now open.

23 Mar 2026

Keep fuel duty cut and support industry in wake of Gulf crisis, says MPA

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has set out key priorities to protect the industry, and the wider UK economy, from the impact of events in the Middle East.

19 Mar 2026

Land Use Framework: Government ignores the minerals it needs (again)

Defra's new Land Use Framework takes no account of minerals that are essential for construction and manufacturing.

23 Feb 2026

Industry bosses tell Chancellor: act now so we can build in future

Key figures in the UK mineral products industry have written a joint letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, imploring her to take action to revive UK construction.

02 Feb 2026

Four years of decline in British construction demand threatens jobs and future capacity, warns MPA

New data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) show that demand for core construction materials remains stuck at alarmingly weak levels, placing businesses under severe strain and threatening jobs now and supply capacity for the future.

22 Jan 2026

MPA welcomes report on importance of industrial sand in Britain

A new report highlighting the versatility and economic importance of industrial sand extracted in Britain has been welcomed by the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

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