Mayor Richard Parker has welcomed a significant rise in employment opportunities across the West Midlands, as new figures reveal the region has become the leading UK destination outside London for foreign direct investment
The West Midlands economy has seen a £120 million uplift thanks to a business and tourism support initiative led by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
The West Midlands Combined Authority has announced a significant development in Birmingham’s transportation infrastructure. A new tram line is set to be constructed, linking East Birmingham to the city centre.
The West Midlands MIPIM delegation addressed global investors at the UK Government Pavilion at the international property conference in Cannes earlier this week, unveiling transformational investment opportunities from right across the UK’s largest regional economy, with a particular focus on accelerating the regions ambitious net zero agenda.
Ahead of International Women’s Day, West Midlands Women’s Voice with support of gender equality campaigning charity the Fawcett Society, is asking all Mayoral candidates to commit to a more equal future in the region for women and girls.
Steve Walker, director at ART Business Loans answers the question has Devolution stalled?
Companies across the West Midlands are benefiting from the HS2 infrastructure project, ahead of its arrival in 2026, by accessing tailored funding streams to grow their businesses, delivering new jobs across the region.
