Britain's construction sector experienced another significant contraction in June, according to a business survey. The downturn, however, eased slightly compared to May's six-year low, with commercial building showing less weakness.

Britain's construction sector experienced its 14th consecutive month of contraction in February, marking the longest downturn since the global financial crisis, despite a slight improvement in business optimism.

The UK construction industry is facing challenges from surging fuel and material costs, leading to a significant drop in output, with the S&P Global UK construction PMI falling to 39.7 in April.

The UK construction industry reported a continued slump last month, with firms experiencing a record jump in inflation, partly attributed to the impact of the Iran war on new orders.