ANALYSIS

Midlands Output Structure
Midlands Output Structure

The Midlands has a much larger manufacturing sector than the UK overall, as well as a large distribution sector due to its central geographic loaction.

UK Transport Spending
UK Transport Spending

Transport spending per capita in the West Midlands was 33% of that in London, while the East Midlands has the lowest funding per capita in the UK at half the UK average and 23% of that in London.


REPORTS

We produce a range of research on sectoral trends within the Midlands Economy - our most recent reports are shown here.

Midlands Perspectives February 2021

Recent Research

Midlands Perspectives February 2021

5 Feb 2021

Prospects for the Midlands are problematic,…

Midlands Perspectives May 2020

Recent Research

Midlands Perspectives May 2020

14 May 2020

How will the Midlands Economy respond…


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