Earnings fall for trade staff amid Brexit delays

The earnings of freelance tradespeople edged down last month amid a subdued construction market.
Ian Anfield, Hudsons Contracts.
29 April 2019.  Picture Bruce RollinsonIan Anfield, Hudsons Contracts.
29 April 2019.  Picture Bruce Rollinson
Ian Anfield, Hudsons Contracts. 29 April 2019. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Data from Hudson Contract of April payroll data for more than 2,200 construction companies in England and Wales reveals a 1.6 per cent fall to an average of £885.

In the regions, Wales saw the biggest decrease between March and April, slipping 4.1 per cent to £789 with Yorkshire down 2.7 per cent to £819. The marginal decline in weekly earnings is in line with construction activity remaining tepid owing to Brexit-related delays in decision making by businesses.

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Ian Anfield, managing director at Hudson Contract, said: “While the figures will reflect some seasonal influence, there is little doubt that Brexit uncertainty is causing some businesses to hold back on new investment.”