ANALYSIS
Midlands Output Structure
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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
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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.
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Recent Research
Midlands Perspectives February 2021
5 Feb 2021
Prospects for the Midlands are problematic,…
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Recent Research
Midlands Perspectives May 2020
14 May 2020
How will the Midlands Economy respond…
EVENTS
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