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Economic Opportunities

Nov 22 2022

Sir John Peace, Chairman of the Midlands Engine, on the Autumn Statement

"Last week’s Autumn Statement provides a solemn reminder of the reality of the cost-of-living crisis. Communities all over the Midlands are already battling with soaring energy bills, unaffordable rising costs to the weekly shop and the most difficult of decisions on how to prioritise strained household budgets.

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Transport

Nov 21 2022

Midlands Rail Hub proposals to be released

Midlands Connect will release the details of the Outline Business Case for its flagship project the Midlands Rail Hub which is being submitted to government. The proposals will reduce journey times, increase rail capacity and supercharge the economy by bringing the East and West Midlands closer together.

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Transport

Nov 18 2022

Thirty-six road accidents per year hit A5 logistics hotspot

The A5 between Hinckley and Tamworth experiences an average of 36 road accidents per year, according to data released today by Midlands Connect.

Transport

Nov 18 2022

A year on: Midlands Connect comment on first anniversary of the IRP

Commenting on the first anniversary of the Integrated Rail Plan, Midlands Connect Chairman Sir John Peace said:

Economic Opportunities

Nov 17 2022

Business Finance for Net Zero Webinar provides crucial green finance insights

Last week, MidlandsEngine and British Business Bank held a webinar on Business Finance for Net Zero, aimed at supporting SMEs and SME intermediaries in accessing Green Finance.