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    East Midlands

    Demography
    Migration plays an important role in the region’s demographic structure. (Read more...)
    Household income and spending
    Per capita household spending and income in the East Midlands are below the UK average. (Read more...)
    Housing market
    Housing Start grew rapidly in 2010, and have continued to grow in early 2011. (Read more...)
    Industries and firms
    Manufacturing industries play an important part in the East Midlands economy. (Read more...)
    Labour market
    The East Midlands unemployment rate is the same as the UK rate. (Read more...)
    News and interpretation - Manufacturing
    Changan, one of Chinas largest car manufacturers are looking to expand in the East Midlands. (Read more...)
    News and interpretation - Other
    Farmers in the East Midlands are facing tough times. (Read more...)
    News and interpretation - Services
    The Services sector suffered in 2009, but the current outlook is mixed. Austerity measures will lead to large numbers of job losses. (Read more...)
    Occupational mix
    The East Midlands is characterised by underemployment of a large proportion of people with intermediate qualifications. (Read more...)
    Short-term outlook
    After a strong recovery in 2010, growth in the East Midlands is expected to remain subdued in the short term, as government austerity measures start to take effect. (Read more...)
    Skills and earnings
    The East Midlands region is characterised by a low qualifications base. (Read more...)
    The long-term: Demography
    Over the long term, population in the East Midlands is expected to increase at the average UK rate. (Read more...)
    The long-term: GVA and employment
    GVA growth in the long term in the East Midlands is expected to be slightly slower than the UK average. (Read more...)
    Transport infrastructure
    The road and rail network of the East Midlands is likely to be improved over the next ten years. (Read more...)