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UK makes surprise return to recession Apr 25 2012

The UK is back in recession after a surprise 0.2 per cent contraction in the economy in the first quarter of the year, official figures have revealed.Read

Economy shrinks by more than previously thought, claims ONS Mar 28 2012

The UK’s economy shrank by more than previously thought in the final quarter of 2011, according to official figures.Read

Low number of graduates creating skills shortage in the West Midlands Mar 23 2012

The region’s critical skills shortage has been underlined by new figures revealing the West Midlands has the highest proportion of people in the UK with no qualifications.Read

A portrait of the West Midlands revealed by the Office for National Statistics Mar 23 2012

The latest portrait of the West Midlands by the Office for National Statistics has revealed some surprising facts about life in the regionRead

Slight fall in unemployment in the West Midlands Mar 14 2012

Months of rising unemployment have finally come to an end in the West Midlands after the jobless figure fell by 1,000 in the last quarter.Read

Week ahead: GDP figures set to indicate whether economy has fallen back into recession Jan 23 2012

The chances of the UK falling back into recession will become clearer this week when gross domestic product (GDP) figures for the final quarter of 2011 are published, while WH Smith and Carphone Warehouse will provide further insight into the retail sector’s Christmas performance.Read

Dramatic drop in inflation welcomed by Midlands business leaders Jan 17 2012

A raft of high-street promotions in the run-up to Christmas has triggered the largest drop in inflation in nearly three years.Read

Third of adults in Birmingham Hodge Hill have no qualifications, ONS study finds Jul 22 2011

One in nine British adults have no qualifications, with Birmingham Hodge Hill having more than a third of adults of working age with none (33.3%), an analysis of official figures suggests.Read

West Midlands worst hit for job losses during recession, ONS report claims Jul 20 2011

The West Midlands was hit by the biggest increase in unemployment during the recession while the South East suffered the lowest rise, a new study has revealed.Read

Financial sector workers given average bonus of £12,500 Jul 19 2011

Workers in the financial sector enjoyed average bonuses of £12,500 last year as pay-outs showed little sign of falling despite efforts to curb City excesses, according to official figures.Read

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