Monitor

01.12.23

Regional Economic Impact Monitor: Edition 43

This publication, the final Midlands Engine Regional Economic Impact Monitor of 2023, covers a wide range of topics relevant to opportunities and challenges in the Midlands, while assessing the impact of recent decisions and trends on the region.

Brochure

23.11.23

Invest in UK R&D – Midlands Universities and Zero Carbon Energy

Brochure

23.11.23

Invest in UK R&D – Midlands Universities and Transport Technologies

Brochure

23.11.23

Invest in UK R&D – Midlands Universities and Health and Life Sciences

Brochure

23.11.23

Invest in UK R&D – Midlands Universities and AgriTech

Brochure

17.11.23

Preview Midlands Food White Paper

The Midlands Food White Paper is due for publication in February 2024. This preview outlines the emerging Midlands food system opporutnity to increase investment.

Briefing

16.11.23

Claimant Count – November 2023

Statistics to October 2023 for those in receipt of Universal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance within our area

Briefing

16.11.23

Purchasing Manager Index – November 2023

This briefing provides an update on regional results for the recent Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) Survey on business activity for October 2023

Briefing

10.11.23

AI Safety Summit 2023: Summary

Overview of the AI Safety Summit hosted by UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, on 1-2 November 2023. Also with briefing on AI sector in the Midlands.

Reports

08.11.23

Megatrends in the Midlands: Summary

Megatrends are large-scale trends that affect individuals, communities, wider society and the environment. They can have significant consequences and scarring effects on different places, sections of the population and the economy. If the Midlands is to strengthen its collective approach to support sustainable, inclusive growth, then understanding the four key megatrends and their implications for the region is vital.

Reports

08.11.23

Megatrends in the Midlands: Full Report

Megatrends have become a hot topic in recent years with policymakers at national, regional and local levels seeking to understand how economy and society will be impacted and how they can prepare. Just two years have passed since we last considered the impact of megatrends in the Midlands and already these trends have started to unfold, and some initial sparks of change have become more mature.

Briefing

03.11.23

Quarterly Economic Briefing – Unlocking green investment in the Midlands

If the UK is to achieve its target of net zero emissions by 2050, the Climate Change Committee estimates that low carbon investment will need to scale up to reach £50-60bn by 2030.