Strong expansion in July amid optimism that Labour’s shake-up of planning laws will increase activityBusiness live – latest updatesGrowth in the UK construction sector hit its highest level in more than two years last month amid optimism that Labour’s shake-up of planning laws would boost activity.In the latest sign that the economy is emerging from last year’s recession, the monthly health check from S&P Global Market Intelligence showed all three parts of the sector – commercial property, housing and infrastructure – expanding strongly. Continue reading...