Data reports for every UK council
Find detailed reports on the economic and business activities of every council in the UK. Our reports highlight employment trends, business growth, sector dynamics and other key economic indicators of the area.
All these reports are created using Beauhurst data that is accurate as of December 31 2023.
Regional reports
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Analysis Report: Economic and Business Activity in Staffordshire Moorlands
Staffordshire Moorlands presents a dynamic economic landscape, marked by a diverse array of sectors contributing to its growth. The region boasts a total of 15,122 employees, indicating a vibrant job market. Notably, there has been a significant shift in the industrial makeup, with emerging sectors gaining prominence alongside traditional industries.
Read MoreAnalysis Report: Economic and Business Activity in Stafford
Stafford’s economic landscape is diverse, marked by significant activity in professional, scientific, technical, and retail sectors. With 90,054 employees, the city has experienced considerable growth, especially in emerging sectors like e-commerce and analytics. The presence of a large number of SMEs and startups, along with a mix of young and experienced company directors, reflects a dynamic business environment. However, the absence of IPOs suggests a focus on organic growth over public market exits.
Read MoreAnalysis Report: Economic and Business Activity in Spelthorne
Spelthorne showcases a diverse economic landscape, underpinned by strong sectors like construction, professional activities, and retail trade. With a total of 40,638 employees and a 11.06% growth in employment, the area reflects a dynamic job market. The presence of 31 scale-ups and a significant number of new companies (1,894 in the last two years) indicates a robust entrepreneurial environment. However, the absence of IPOs and a low percentage of female founders and directors suggest areas for improvement in gender diversity and high-growth financial activities.
Read MoreAnalysis Report: Economic and Business Activity in Southwark
Southwark presents a dynamic economic landscape with a diverse range of sectors contributing to its overall economic health. The borough has a substantial workforce of 718,372 employees, with notable growth in key sectors. The dominance of professional, scientific, and technical activities, coupled with significant contributions from the information and communication sector, underscores Southwark’s position as a hub for innovative and knowledge-based industries. This report delves into various aspects of Southwark’s economic activities, analysing trends in employment, business growth, and sector dynamics.
Read MoreAnalysis Report: Economic and Business Activity in South Tyneside
South Tyneside’s economic landscape is shaped by a diverse mix of sectors, with notable strengths in construction, professional, scientific and technical activities, and wholesale and retail trade. The region has a total employment base of 26,650 individuals, witnessing a significant 7.59% growth. The presence of scaleups and a healthy influx of new companies highlight an entrepreneurial spirit, although the absence of IPOs suggests a focus on private and smaller scale businesses. Gender diversity in leadership positions is moderately balanced, with a notable presence of female founders and directors.
Read MoreAnalysis Report: Economic and Business Activity in South Staffordshire
The economic landscape of South Staffordshire is characterised by a diverse range of sectors with a total employment of 25,590. The region has seen significant business growth, with notable contributions from sectors like wholesale and retail trade, construction, and professional services. Despite a lack of IPOs, there’s a positive employee growth rate of approximately 9.33%. The region also demonstrates a strong foundation in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and a modest presence in international markets, as indicated by the number of exporters and companies with foreign parentage.
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