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Senior figures in the construction industry are warning that severe shortages of materials are causing delays and price hikes.
The Federation of Master Builders says members are struggling to secure key materials such as timber and cement.
And it is feared the problems are likely to last well into next year.
A global manufacturing slowdown caused by Covid and a shortage of HGV drivers are said to have created an almost unprecedented situation.
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