The Midlands

AEROSPACE sector
accounts for 3%
of GLOBAL output

The West Midlands

The BEST place in
Western Europe for
greenfield MANUFACTURING
by JOB CREATION (2012-16)

The East Midlands

The UK’s second
LARGEST cargo airport,
accounting for 12.5% of
total FREIGHT in the UK

West Midlands

The West Midlands Economic Forum was established in 2007 and offers bespoke independent research as well as a neutral venue for discussion through a programme of events for the business community.

Midlands

The Midlands Economic Forum aims to improve the understanding of the regional economy in a global context. MEF produces a quarterly report in ‘Midlands Perspectives’, as well as several other key reports, including the ‘regional monitor’, whilst engaging with a broad range of experts.

East Midlands

In the East Midlands, we work closely with an array of experts on regional economy, from policy makers to manufacturers, economists and academics. Through this, we look at the economic impact, contribution and potential of the entire Midlands region.

ANALYSIS

Midlands Output Structure

The Midlands has a total population of 10,632,372, representing 16.1% of the total population of the United Kingdom. It encompasses cities such as Leicester, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry and the UK’s second largest city – Birmingham.

Midlands Employment Demand

Midlands job creation was faster than in any other region in July.

LATEST NEWS

REPORTS

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

Recent Research

Regional Monitor - December 2018

13 Dec 2018

Latest Global Trends, Regional PMI, Output…

Recent Research

Summary: The Impact of Brexit on the West…

22 Nov 2018

Summary: The Impact of Brexit on…

Recent Research

The Impact of Brexit on the West Midlands…

22 Nov 2018

The Impact of Brexit on the…

EVENTS

10 Dec
2018

Coventry: A Global City

Coventry University

30 Nov
2018

Doing Business with Saxony, Germany

Black Country Chamber of Commerce,…

9 Nov
2018

Launch of the November Midlands Perspectives

Studio A&B, Universities Centre,…

12 Oct
2018

Brexit Business Breakfast

Room C402, Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan…

Website Design

The Midlands

AEROSPACE sector
accounts for 3%
of GLOBAL output

The West Midlands

The BEST place in
Western Europe for
greenfield MANUFACTURING
by JOB CREATION (2012-16)

The East Midlands

The UK’s second
LARGEST cargo airport,
accounting for 12.5% of
total FREIGHT in the UK

West Midlands

Midlands

East Midlands

ANALYSIS

Midlands Output Structure

Midlands Employment Demand

LATEST NEWS

GDP Monthly Estimate - August 2018

Monthly GDP Estimate - July 2018

Retail Sales in GB - July 2018

Consumer Price Inflation - July 2018

REPORTS

Regional Monitor - December 2018

Summary: The Impact of Brexit on the West…

The Impact of Brexit on the West Midlands…

EVENTS

Coventry: A Global City

Doing Business with Saxony, Germany

Launch of the November Midlands Perspectives

Brexit Business Breakfast

The Midlands

AEROSPACE sector accounts for 3% of GLOBAL output

The West Midlands

The BEST place in Western Europe for greenfield MANUFACTURING by JOB CREATION (2012-16)

The East Midlands

The UK’s second LARGEST cargo airport, accounting for 12.5% of total FREIGHT in the UK

West Midlands

Midlands

East Midlands

ANALYSIS

Midlands Output Structure

Midlands Employment Demand

LATEST NEWS

REPORTS

Regional Monitor - December 2018

Summary: The Impact of Brexit on the West…

The Impact of Brexit on the West Midlands…

EVENTS

Coventry: A Global City

Doing Business with Saxony, Germany

Launch of the November Midlands Perspectives

Brexit Business Breakfast

AEROSPACE sector
accounts for 3%
of GLOBAL output

The BEST place in
Western Europe for
greenfield MANUFACTURING
by JOB CREATION (2012-16)

The UK’s second
LARGEST cargo airport,
accounting for 12.5% of
total FREIGHT in the UK