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Capture carbon before it caps construction
29 September 2026
The MPA’s Martin Casey explains why carbon capture will be key to cutting cement emissions and enabling the UK to meet its construction and climate ambitions.
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Build with British cement to unlock growth, urges MPA
30 June 2026
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Cement carbon capture crucial to delivering UK infrastructure within Carbon Budgets
28 May 2026
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MPA calls for level playing field for British cement producers
21 May 2026
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MPA welcomes announcement to decouple gas and electricity pricing
24 April 2026
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MPA appoints cement and lime director as it calls for action on competitiveness challenges
26 March 2026
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What does UK CBAM mean for the future of the industry?
20 March 2026
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Cracks in UK CBAM risk hanging UK cement out to dry
22 January 2026
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Video: building a green and prosperous UK needs cement
19 December 2025
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MPA calls on government to back UK cement or risk falling short of building targets
05 November 2025
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UK concrete and cement industries slash emissions but risk of offshoring is growing, warns MPA
18 September 2025
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Government building plans at risk as UK cement production falls to 75-year low
02 September 2025
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MPA explains why tackling sky high electricity costs is vital
18 July 2025
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How we can have thriving industry and net zero
17 July 2025
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UK cement sector at risk of deindustrialisation
23 June 2025
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MPA welcomes Government’s 10-year Infrastructure Strategy
20 June 2025
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We need materials security to deliver infrastructure plans
17 June 2025
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Government’s offshore wind funding boost should include foundations as well as turbines
29 April 2025
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MPA calls out glaring gap between Government strategies
05 March 2025
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Decarbonisation can’t be through deindustrialisation
26 February 2025
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