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Unemployment falls by 19,000 in West Midlands May 16 2012

Unemployment has plummeted by 19,000 in the West Midlands in the last quarter – accounting for a large chunk of a 45,000 UK-wide fall.Read

Public says regional pay rates are 'unfair', according to TUC survey Mar 30 2012

Most members of the public believe Government plans to introduce regional pay rates for public sector workers are unfair, according to a new study.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

Recession fears after fall in GDP Jan 25 2012

The UK’s economy has suffered a worse-than-expected 0.2% contraction in the final quarter of 2011 – fuelling fears of another recession.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

Week Ahead: Focus on banks' third quarter results Oct 31 2011

Quarterly results from Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland will provide focus this week while economic growth figures for the third quarter will provide a highly-anticipated insight into the health of the UK recovery.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

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