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Innovation in the Black Country

A report investigating innovation spend across the Black Country from sources such as Innovate UK and UKRI.

Black Country Business Economy Insights

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Black Country Claimants

Visualise and interact with claimant count figures across the Black Country

Black Country Insights People

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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

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Black Country Business Births and Deaths

This briefing provides an update on quarterly business births and deaths in the Black Country

Black Country Business Insights

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West Midlands Insights on Society and Economy Newsletter

A monthly newsletter on the trends that matter to the West Midlands

Economy Insights West Midlands

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West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor

Issue 122 of the West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor

Insights West Midlands

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Indices of Multiple Deprivation 2025

An interactive report which contains maps and analysis on WMCA local authority deprivation rankings and deprivation deciles - all broken down by domains

Black Country Dudley Insights Places Sandwell Walsall West Midlands Wolverhampton

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Black Country Jobs

Visualise and interact with jobs data across the Black Country

Black Country Insights People

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Sandwell Economic Dashboard

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

Business Economy People Places Sandwell

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Labour Demand & Occupational Shortages

Insights into what skills employers are seeking

Black Country Insights People West Midlands

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