It's tempting to think that the declining share prices of the region's quoted companies are part of the wider corporate malaise but figures show that the Midlands is performing more poorly than the average.
Our survey of the region's fastest growing companies has been extended, with separate sections for east and west.
Michael Hobbs of children's wear company Adams explains how his company's multi-channel, multi-brand approach will deliver a future that means a float or acquisitions are not necessary yet.
Huge players' wages and falling corporate sponsorship are hitting not just football but all sports.
In an exclusive interview, Mike Surrey, operations and group controller of Marconi.
John Caudwell tops our tree in our third annual survey of the region's wealthiest self-made individuals.
