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.