by Admin | Sep 30, 2026 | CPA News, Policy
Our CEO Steve Mulholland took part in the Big Construction Debate at the Labour Party Conference 2026 yesterday. Plant-hire is one of the clearest practical tests of the Government’s priorities, from good growth in every postcode and 1.5 million new homes to... 
by Admin | Sep 30, 2026 | CPA News, Policy
CPA CEO Steve Mulholland joined Nicky Campbell on BBC Radio 5 Live this morning to discuss record #diesel prices and the pressure this is putting on plant-hire firms delivering construction projects throughout the UK. Without action at the Budget, more firms will go... 
by Admin | Sep 30, 2026 | CPA News, Policy
Record diesel prices are a hammer blow for plant-hire. Our CEO Steve Mulholland spoke to Construction News and Construction Enquirer about the pressure on firms that have no practical alternative to diesel and little margin left to absorb rising costs. At the Budget,... 
by Admin | Sep 14, 2026 | CPA News, Policy
The CPA has sent in its proposals ahead of next month’s Budget, the first to be delivered by the new Chancellor, John Healey. The CPA’s proposals are evidence-based, deliverable, and align with the Government’s ambitions for reindustrialisation, housing and... 
by Admin | Sep 14, 2026 | CPA News, Policy
In a story which draws attention to the latest 10 percent reduction in housebuilding output, The Express quotes CPA CEO Steve Mulholland. The story draws attention to the latest data and raises concerns that this is being driven by increased costs and liabilities... 
by Admin | Sep 14, 2026 | Policy
The CPA has submitted its consultation response to the recent Treasury consultation on predevelopment costs. Our response concentrates on the need for greater certainty towards how the Treasury aims to clarify its position on the extension of Full Expensing and what...