New figures reveal one in four working-age adults in the West Midlands isn’t in work. How did we get here?

Name: New figures reveal one in four working-age adults in the West Midlands isn’t in work. How did we get here?
Uploaded: 2026-08-10T14:26:16.736Z
Channel: Nick Dee
Description: The latest figures paint a worrying picture for the West Midlands. We spoke to economist Dr Steve McCabe about what’s driving the trend—and whether it can be turned around.

Nick Dee

Updated Aug 10, 2026, 16:09

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Aug 10, 2026

New figures reveal one in four working-age adults in the West Midlands isn’t in work. How did we get here?moreVideos

The latest figures paint a worrying picture for the West Midlands. We spoke to economist Dr Steve McCabe about what’s driving the trend—and whether it can be turned around.

West Midlands •Birmingham •Economy •Jobs •Employment •Economic inactivity •Labour market •Cost of living •Long-term sickness •WMCA •Office for National Statistics

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