Michelmersh Brick Holdings Closes Historic Factory Amid Decline in UK Housebuilding

British brickmaker Michelmersh Brick Holdings is closing its Charnwood plant after 139 years due to declining demand from a slump in housebuilding. The closure reflects broader industry challenges, including weak consumer confidence and rising costs linked to the war in Iran.

By Pui-Guan Man Thu, May 21, 2026 at 6:20 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Michelmersh Brick Holdings Closes Historic Factory Amid Decline in UK Housebuilding

Topics: Construction Industry Factory Closure Housebuilding Decline

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