Resource Library
Resource Library
Black Country Gross Value Added
An intelligence briefing covering local economic activity
Black Country Economy Insights
Black Country Claimants
Visualise and interact with claimant count figures across the Black Country
Black Country People
Black Country Labour Market
This briefing provides an update on local labour market statistics
Black Country Insights People
Qualifications
Latest qualification profile for the Black Country
Black Country Insights People
Regional Business Activity
This briefing provides an update on regional results from the recent NatWest regional growth tracker Survey on business activity
Business Insights West Midlands
West Midlands Exposure to USA Import Tariffs Briefing: 3rd April 2025
On 2nd April 2025, President Donald Trump announced new import tariffs on goods entering the USA, including a 25% tariff on imported cars. With the West Midlands a major UK exporter to the US, this move is expected to bring significant challenges, especially for the region’s automotive sector, home to Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin. This briefing explores what this means for the West Midlands
Black Country Business Dudley Economy Insights Places Sandwell Walsall West Midlands Wolverhampton
Dudley Economic Monitor March 2025
A monthly report which gives an overview of key economic trends ongoing within the Dudley borough and the wider region, looking at policy changes, economic shocks, and new business deals and investments.
Black Country Dudley Economy Insights
Walsall Economic Monitor March 2025
A monthly report which gives an overview of key economic trends ongoing within the Walsall borough and the wider region, looking at policy changes, economic shocks, and new business deals and investments.
Black Country Economy Insights Walsall
Sandwell Economic Monitor March 2025
A monthly report which gives an overview of key economic trends ongoing within the Sandwell borough and the wider region, looking at policy changes, economic shocks, and new business deals and investments.
Black Country Economy Insights Sandwell
City of Wolverhampton Economic Monitor March 2025
A monthly report which gives an overview of key economic trends ongoing within the City of Wolverhampton and the wider region, looking at policy changes, economic shocks, and new business deals and investments.
Black Country Economy Insights Wolverhampton