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Regional Gross Domestic Expenditure on Research and Development

Research and development performed in the UK and funding for R&D, received by businesses, higher education, government, UK Research and Innovation, and private non-profit organisations

Business Insights West Midlands

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Health State Life Expectancy Estimates for Middle Super Output Areas

WMCA area estimates of health expectancy at birth for small area populations based on self-assessed health and self-assessed activity limitation.

Insights People West Midlands Combined Authority

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WMCA Economic Monitor July 2026

A monthly economic impact monitor which gives an overview of key economic trends for the 7 local authorities within the WMCA and the wider region, looking at policy changes, economic shocks, and new business deals and investments.

Black Country Business Economic Impact Economy Insights West Midlands Combined Authority

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WMCA Business Births and Deaths

This briefing provides an update on quarterly business births and deaths in the WMCA area

Business Insights West Midlands Combined Authority

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WMCA Economic Dashboard

A dashboard showcasing an array of information relating to the economy of the WMCA

Business Economy People Places West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority

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Mid-Year Population Estimates

A briefing covering the latest resident numbers in the WMCA area, including components of change, a break down by age and gender as well as annual change and density.

Insights People West Midlands Combined Authority

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Workless Households

A briefing covering households at a local level about the adults and children living in them, by their economic activity status

Insights People West Midlands Combined Authority

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Labour Demand & Occupational Shortages

Insights into what skills employers are seeking

Insights People West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority

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Labour Market and Claimant Headline Figures

Insights into monthly labour market figures for the West Midlands region as well as the WMCA monthly claimant count and quarterly released labour market

Insights People West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority

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WMCA Labour Market

This briefing provides an update on local labour market statistics

Insights People West Midlands Combined Authority

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