Industrial investment: a perfect storm

E-commerce is forcing many retailers to develop logistics assets, and a glaring lack of supply is keeping yields low and investors interested
E-commerce is forcing many retailers to develop logistics assets, and a glaring lack of supply is keeping yields low and investors interested
News, views, features and analysis covering the UK regions
Demand is accelerating ahead of supply as the auto sector motors to the Midlands. But not everyone thinks gridlock is inevitable. David Thame reports
Will the Midlands Engine’s dedicated transport body be able to deliver region-wide infrastructure benefits? Mark Simmons investigates
It has big names, glitzy frontages and an array of shopping offers. So has central Birmingham reached retail saturation point? Mark Simmons investigates
Does Coventry still play second fiddle to Birmingham, or does confidence in its growth potential mean the city has moved on? Lisa Pilkington listens in at EG’s first ever Coventry City Talk
Predictions of a Brexit-fuelled investment slump in the Midlands have yet to materialise, as investors continue to regard the region as offering good value for money. Claire Robson reports
Miss Macaroon founder Rosie Ginday has big UK expansion plans for the firm and a big heart to boot – with social enterprise being at the core of the company’s growth.
The Midlands Engine has yet to gather momentum, but in the auction rooms of the East Midlands we are still seeing strong growth and prices on the up
London may pull in talent from around the world but there is no shortage of possibilities elsewhere.