by Admin | Jun 30, 2026 | CPA News, Policy
The CPA has updated its Policy Briefing on Full Expensing, highlighting the need for the government to set out in full, the timetable it will follow in order to extend the allowance to the plant-hire industry. CPA members remain excluded from claiming the allowance... 
by Admin | Jun 29, 2026 | CPA News, Policy
Nearly half (49%) of construction plant-hire firms expect to reduce entry-level roles over the next year as rising costs continue to put pressure on businesses. Our latest CPA member survey also found that 43% expect to recruit fewer apprentices, 46% have already... by Admin | Jun 11, 2026 | CPA News, CPA Press Coverage, Policy
The Daily Express has published an article quoting CPA Chief Executive Officer Steve Mulholland, who has urged Andy Burnham to reduce pressure on construction firms if he becomes the Prime Minister. Steve Mulholland said: “Andy Burnham is right to highlight the need... 
by Admin | May 28, 2026 | CPA News, Policy
The full version of the CPA Spring Survey of member companies has now been published and can be downloaded below. As the first survey of its kind for the UK plant-hire sector, it provides valuable insight into the key issues affecting CPA member companies across the... by Admin | May 27, 2026 | CPA News, Policy
CPA CEO Steve Mulholland has written to the Chancellor Rachel Reeves, urging the Government to take further action before rising fuel and energy costs place even greater strain on the construction supply chain – a sector critical to delivering Labour’s target of... by Admin | May 27, 2026 | CPA News, Policy
CPA CEO Steve Mulholland is quoted on the front page of The Herald in a story which warns that pausing the fuel duty will not lift the construction industry in Scotland from “breaking point”....