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Expert comment: Chancellor scales back Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses

Salford Business School

Dr Gordon Fletcher, School Lead for Research at University of Salford Business School, comments on the impact of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt scaling back energy bill support for businesses. Under the new Energy Bill Relief Scheme, the level of support...

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Expert comment: Chancellor's plans for UK economic growth

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In response to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's speech, focusing on his plans for UK economic growth including cutting inflation as opposed to cutting taxes, Salford Business School Lecturer in Economics, Dr Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, shares his thoughts.

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Expert comment: cybersecurity concerns around the use of TikTok

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The UK Government recently banned the use of TikTok on parliamentary devices due to cybersecurity concerns, while Chief Executive, Shou Zi Chew, testified before US Congress to determine the app’s future in the US. In light of this news, Dr Mohammed...

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Expert comment: DeepSeek release

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In response to DeepSeek’s release and its subsequent impact on the US stock market, plus global tech, the University of Salford's Dr Richard Whittle shares his thoughts.

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Expert comment: Does the Budget do enough to support benefit claimants?

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As the chancellor announces a six-month extension to the £20 a week universal credit uplift in today’s Budget, will the additional support be enough to help those having to rely on benefits during (and beyond) the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Expert comment: Elon Musk leaving role in the Trump administration

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In light of the news that Elon Musk is leaving his role in the Trump administration, University of Salford’s Dr Gordon Fletcher, shares his thoughts.

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Expert comment: Elon Musk unveils Grok 3

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In light of Elon Musk unveiling xAI’s Grok 3, the University of Salford’s AI (artificial intelligence) experts, Dr Richard Whittle and Dr Gordon Fletcher, share their thoughts.

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Expert comment: Elon Musk's method of cultural change at Twitter

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Dr Jonathan Lord, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Employment Law at University of Salford Business School, shares his thoughts on Elon Musk's method of cultural change at Twitter. The comments come in tandem with Musk's recent...

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Expert comment: Employment Rights Bill

Salford Business School

Ahead of the government unveiling the highly anticipated Employment Rights Bill tomorrow, Salford Business School's Senior Lecturer in Human Resources Management and Employment Law, Dr Jonathan Lord, shares his thoughts.

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Expert comment: Employment Rights Bill reaction

Salford Business School

In reaction to the government unveiling the Employment Rights Bill today, Salford Business School's HR and employment law expert, Dr Jonathan Lord, shares his thoughts.

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