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Midlands - growing gulf

Series: Financial Times ; 22 August 2000, 4(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Growth forecasts by Oxford Economic Forecasting predict a widening economic split between the poorer West Midlands, whilst East Midlands is aligned with the more prosperous south. Experts argue that transport links need to be improved to help capital reach more deprived areas.

Growth forecasts by Oxford Economic Forecasting predict a widening economic split between the poorer West Midlands, whilst East Midlands is aligned with the more prosperous south. Experts argue that transport links need to be improved to help capital reach more deprived areas.