Resource Library
Resource Library
WMCA Economic Monitor May 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
Apprenticeships by Industry Characteristics
A briefing which explores WMCA apprenticeship starts and achievements by the industry characteristics of their employer within the 2023/24 academic year
Business Insights People West Midlands Combined Authority
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
Local Sites and Employees Linked to Trade in Goods
The number of local sites and employees across the WMCA area linked to a business carrying out international trade in goods.
Business Insights West Midlands Combined Authority
Labour Demand & Occupational Shortages
Insights into what skills employers are seeking
Insights People West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority
Regional Labour Market and Local Claimant Headline Figures
Insights into monthly labour market figures for the West Midlands region as well as the WMCA monthly claimant count
Insights People West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority
Sub-Regional Fuel Poverty
An intelligence briefing covering the proportion of households that are fuel poor in the WMCA area
Insights Places West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority
Local Sites and Employees Linked to Trade in Services
The number of local sites and employees across the WMCA area linked to a business carrying out international trade in services.
Business Insights West Midlands Combined Authority
Subnational Foreign Direct Investment
Experimental subnational Foreign Direct Investment inward and outward positions
Business Insights West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority
Subregional Trade in Goods Statistics Briefing
This briefing provides an update on annual trade in goods exports and imports for the WMCA area
Black Country Business Insights West Midlands Combined Authority