Resource Library
Resource Library
Sub-Regional Fuel Poverty
An intelligence briefing covering the proportion of households that are fuel poor in the Black Country
Black Country Insights
Black Country Adult Active Lives
An intelligence briefing covering the latest findings from Sport England's Adult Active Lives Survey
Black Country Insights People
Labour Demand & Occupational Shortages
Insights into what skills employers are seeking
Black Country Insights People West Midlands
Black Country Gross Value Added
An intelligence briefing covering local economic activity
Black Country Economy Insights
Deep Dive of Annual Gross Value Added (GVA) Across the Black Country
A deep dive into the local economy in 2023
Black Country Dudley Economy Insights Sandwell Walsall Wolverhampton
Qualifications
Latest qualification profile for the Black Country
Black Country Insights People
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 Economic Impact Economy Insights Places Sandwell Walsall West Midlands Wolverhampton
Midlands Engine - The Midlands Space Cluster
A short paper on the Midlands Space Cluster based on an industry roundtable and supporting data.
Midlands Engine
Midlands Engine - The Midlands Cyber & Defence Cluster
A short paper on the Midlands Cyber & Defence Cluster based on an industry roundtable and supporting data.
Midlands Engine
Local Sites and Employees Linked to Trade in Goods
The number of local sites and employees across the Black Country area linked to a business carrying out international trade in goods.
Black Country Business Insights