THE REGION must invest in its transport network if it is to recover from recession to compete on a worldwide platform, business leaders have urged.

A transport conference in Birmingham saw discussions on how investment in road and rail links could help to improve business competitiveness. Mick Laverty, chief executive of Advantage West Midlands, said good transport links was not just at the heart of the region’s economic regeneration, it was central to meeting carbon reduction targets and tackling climate change. &ldqu......for the full story register now for free or login below...