Industry reacts to Brexit trade deal

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Deal brings certainty over import of building products but architects fear being cut out of EU work

Construction industry leaders have welcomed the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU agreed on Christmas Eve, which will allow the continued importation of vital building products from the EU without additional tariffs.

However, architects have raised concerns the deal will not be enough to ensure construciton professionals can work on EU projects, an outcome which could be a significant blow to the profession.

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