The Cost of Surviving: UK Construction's COVID Loan Crisis
This episode delves into the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK construction industry, highlighting how government-backed loans designed to keep companies afloat have become a burden leading to widespread company defaults.
It examines the systemic issues plaguing the industry, including thin margins, rising costs, and instances of fraud, while reflecting on the challenges faced by construction workers during the pandemic and the impact on communities as businesses collapse under mounting debt.
