This Midlands Engine has produced an Economic Impact of COVID-19 report in collaboration with the Midlands Engine Economic Observatory which is a partnership commissioned by
the Midlands Engine including Black Country Consortium’s Economic Intelligence Unit, Nottingham Trent University and WM REDI.
The report brings together data at the level of the Midlands economy, and allows the interpretation of macro issues and trends, which over time will help shape recovery interventions as well as support short term decision making Over time the report will evolve to include LEP level interpretation and sector specific analysis.This monitor pulls together information across regional partners to understand the impacts of Covid-19 on the economy at a sub national level, across the Midlands Engine geography.
Where possible it will utilise all forms of quantitative and qualitative intelligence However we urge caution in the use of the contents as this is an emerging situation. The information is drawn from a wide range of sources including the Midlands Engine Business Forum Members, Growth Hubs, Chambers, LEP’s, ONS and others.The Midlands Engine gratefully acknowledges the input of many partners who have directly
contributed data to inform this report.
View the full report here.
