The Midlands Worcester is in the Midlands, the capital of which is Birmingham - Britain’s second city. Birmingham ’s wealth and importance grew out of the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th Centuries and today it is by far the UK's largest manufacturing and engineering centre, employing over 100,000 people in the industry. Key Businesses in the Region Land Rover, Jaguar and Peugeot all produce cars in the midlands plus there are more than 500 car component suppliers in the region. Birmingham International Airport handles over 8 million passengers a year. It is one of the UK's largest airports. Aston Science Park is recognised worldwide as a leader in technological innovation and is home to over 100 companies. |