At the heart of the country
The Midlands is at the heart of the UK, with a population of more than 11 million, creating £222 billion Gross Value Added – more than 14% of the total for the UK. It is also a high-export economy, with exports worth more than any other region in the UK – £49 billion annually, 17% of the UK total.
The region is at the heart of UK manufacturing and advanced engineering, accounting for 20% of UK manufacturing output through world leading business and industry like Alstom, Bombardier, Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, National Grid, Rolls-Royce, Tarmac and Toyota UK.
The unique expertise in the region spans global high-value sectors; from world-class automotive and aerospace engineering, to renewable energy, medical and agricultural technologies and beyond. It also has real pedigree in the arts, from the heritage of Shakespeare to world-leading cultural centres.