The West Midlands economy could be boosted by billions over the next decade, an independent report has predicted, alongside a jobs boom in the region.
The report, commissioned by the universities of Warwick and Birmingham, found the region has the potential to create nearly 100,000 new jobs and deliver an extra £6.5bn to the UK economy by 2035. West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker (pic) said the report, which comes ahead of a regional growth plan to be published in June, said it was a region of "real opportunity".
The report is by Public First, a policy, research and strategy consultancy who grounded its vision of economic renewal for the region in advanced manufacturing, green energy, electric vehicles, logistics, professional
