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Works on the initial road schemes that form the first strand of a major programme of highway and sustainable transport improvements to Europa Way between the M40 and Leamington Spa are progressing well and are on schedule.

Four projects in Coventry and Warwickshire have been awarded over £6 million of funding to further encourage culture, tourism and the economy.

More than 100 business events make up this year’s Coventry & Warwickshire Business Festival which kicks off in just over a month’s time.

Businesses and other key sectors across the West Midlands were today (Friday October 12) invited to have their say on how to build on recent success and ensure a regional economy fit for the future.

Welcome to the September 2018 issue of the European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds Programme Bulletin. This month, alongside the usual Programme updates, we include news of the Technical Notices on ESI Funds and word on a new dedicated E-CLAIMS support function.

Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has promised every young person the support they need to get an apprenticeship or training opportunity in a bid to cut youth unemployment in the region.

You might be aware that Coventry and Warwickshire local Authorities and the Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership have recently commissioned some research into the market for employment land and premises in the sub-region, and particularly whether this is meeting business needs

Germany is the largest economy in Europe and the fourth strongest in the world with GDP of over €3 trillion. It is the West Midlands and UK’s largest export market in Europe and its consistently strong economic performance offers long-term growth potential for UK businesses.

Grants of up to £10,000 could be available to small businesses who pledge to cut unnecessary stress and boost the health and wellbeing of staff under the pioneering Thrive at Work scheme.