British cement production sinks to 'lowest level since 1950' as manufacturers demand action to stem tide of foreign imports
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British cement production sinks to 'lowest level since 1950' as manufacturers demand action to stem tide of foreign imports.
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British cement production is at its lowest level since 1950 as the sector battles high energy prices and carbon charges, a major manufacturer has warned.
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Cement giant Breedon said that "urgent action" was needed "to secure the future of domestic cement production".
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Imports now account for a third of UK sales and often originate from countries with weaker climate rules and lower carbon levies, the company says.
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Breedon, which has 350 sites across the country, called for more help with energy costs and greater protection from foreign competitors.
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