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Please note: due to the withdrawal of government funding, this website will remain live until May 2026 but will not be updated.
Regional Economic Impact Monitor – Edition 54
The first Midlands Monitor of 2025 looks into the future outlooks and forecasts for the year ahead, with mixed messages for Midlands businesses. This month features a series of different works around disparities between places in the UK. As well as offering an initial glimpse into fresh insights...
State of the Region 2024 – Summary
Produced by the Midlands Engine Observatory, the 2024 executive summary of the main report delves into data across all aspects of the regional economy. It offers a clear, evidence-based picture of how the Midlands is performing in a pivotal year, marked by the arrival of a new Government.
Regional Economic Impact Monitor – March 2025
The last regional economic impact monitor from the Midlands Engine Observatory
Midlands Engine Observatory – State of the Region 2024
Produced by the Midlands Engine Observatory, the report delves into data across all aspects of the regional economy. It offers a clear, evidence-based picture of how the Midlands is performing in a pivotal year, marked by the arrival of a new Government.
monthly updates
Regional Economic Impact Monitor – Edition 55
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Regional Economic Impact Monitor overview with Professor Delma Dwight
Economic Briefing, December 2024
Place-based growth Economic Briefing, July 2024
Digital Technology - Economic Briefing, March 2024
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Latest Insights
Oxford Economic Model – Baseline forecast for the Midlands
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Research England Funding in the Midlands Insight
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Local Skills Investment Funds in the Midlands
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Local Skills Improvement Plans in the Midlands
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AI in the Midlands – Executive Summary
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State of the Region 2024
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About us
The first pan-regional Observatory in England, we are evidence led and have a deep understanding of the issues impacting the Midlands.