Reeves pledges £600m to tackle construction skills shortage

News24.03.25by James Riding

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged £600m of investment to tackle Britain’s construction skills shortage.

Rachel Reeves (left) and Bridget Phillipson visit Bury College

Chancellor Rachel Reeves (left) attempts bricklaying during a visit to Bury College with education secretary Bridget Phillipson on Thursday (picture: Alamy)

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