East Midlands

Article Abstract:

The five counties which make up the East Midlands region of England have a total workforce of over 2 million, and 27% of this number are employed in manufacturing. The clothing, textile and shoe-making industries continue to be significant employers, but these industries are declining. Unemployment throughout the region is slightly below the national average at 7.4%. Inward investment is important in the area's economy with 12 foreign companies investing heavily in the East Midlands in 1995-96. The area's location in the centre of the country and its motorway network is a major attraction.

Lincolnshire, England, Nottinghamshire, England, Leicestershire, England, Northamptonshire, England, Derbyshire, England

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West Midlands

Article Abstract:

Employment in manufacturing is important in the economy of the West Midlands region of England, with 36% of male employment in this sector. The automobile industry is particularly important and, after a number of major investment deals, this looks set to continue. Foreign investment in the West Midlands in 1995 totalled 840 million pounds sterling, and 22% of this came from the automobile industry. A major attraction of the area is its location at the centre of the country's motorway network.

Investments, Automobile industry, Birmingham, England

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Wheel base

Article Abstract:

The automobile rallying organization M-Sport has purchased Dovenby Hall in Cockermouth, England, for 750,000 pounds sterling. The company plans to set up office accommodation and workshop facilities for a car testing programme on the 112-acre site. No competition is anticipated since most motor sport businesses are located in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England.

Planning, Automobile services industry, Automotive services industry, Automobile racing, M-Sport

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