Omicron ‘likely’ to lead to fresh material shortages, CLC warns

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Group’s latest materials update flags risk of new covid variant on production into next year

Rapidly increasing Omicron cases are likely to lead to fresh material supply issues into the new year, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has warned.

The group said it expects pressure on supply chains to return following the emergence of the new covid-19 variant, despite precautions being taken by merchants and manufacturers.

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