Midlands Engine in neutral until tomorrow

Businesses in the Midlands hoping for steer from the Chancellor on the Government’s plans for the devolution of powers to the region have had their patience tested.

The region will have to wait until tomorrow for the specifics of the Midlands Engine plan and how it will address the various productivity barriers across both the East and West Midlands.

However, there were a few clues from what Philip Hammond said elsewhere in his speech.

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