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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

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Qualifications

Latest qualification profile for the Black Country

Black Country Insights People

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Black Country Labour Market

This briefing provides an update on local labour market statistics

Black Country Insights People

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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

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Midlands Engine - The Midlands Space Cluster

A short paper on the Midlands Space Cluster based on an industry roundtable and supporting data.

Midlands Engine

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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

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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

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Midlands Engine Regional Economic Impact Monitor: Edition 56

Regional Economic Impact Monitor: Edition 56

Business Economy England Insights Midlands Engine Places

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Regional Household Final Consumption Expenditure

Estimates of household spending and saving

Economy Insights People West Midlands

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Housing Affordability

House price to income ratio for the Black Country area

Black Country Insights

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