Construction — shutdown

Coronavirus: Construction sector most significant part of new shutdown Much of manufacturing to remain open, but more offices and local services will also close     The construction sector employs not far off 150,000 people directly and a significant number will now have no work. Photograph: iStock Another significant part of the economy is to shut completely for at least the next two weeks – including most of the construction sector and parts of the retail and local services sector not already closed. Some offices which have remained open in sector like legal services and accountancy will also have to...