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Expert comment: UK inflation drops to 2.6%

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In light of this morning’s news that UK inflation has dropped to 2.6%, the University of Salford’s economists, Matthew Allen and Dr Maria Paola Rana, share their thoughts.

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Expert comment: UK shop closures hit five year high

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Dr Gordon Fletcher, Lecturer in Operations and Information Management, University of Salford Business School, comments on the Centre for Retail Research's recent data which highlighted on average nearly 50 shops a day permanently shut their doors in...

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Expert Comment: What can we do about the rise in shoplifting?

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The UK has seen a sharp increase in the number of reported shoplifting crimes, partially due to the cost-of-living crisis. Professor Vish Maheshwari, Associate Dean for Student Experience at Salford Business School explains.

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Expert Comment: What can we learn from the collapse of Wilko?

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With MPs currently examining the collapse of Wilko earlier in the year, there are lessons that can be learned for the High Street, argues Dr Gordon Fletcher, School Lead for Research at Salford Business School.

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Expert comment: what could the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz mean for global supply chains?

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In response to Iran potentially closing the Strait of Hormuz, the University of Salford’s supply chain expert, Dr Jonathan Owens, shares his thoughts.

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Expert comment: What does quarantine mean for travel industry?

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As the UK Government imposes quarantine restrictions on people returning from overseas, potentially from anywhere in the world, aviation and travel expert Dr Neil Robinson, of the University of Salford Business School, looks at what the impact might...

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Expert Comment: What does Stockport County's promotion mean for the town?

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On Saturday 13 April, Stockport County secured promotion to League One of the football pyramid. But what does the achievement mean for the town and the wider community? Paul Walters, Programme Lead for BSc Business Management with Sport, explains.

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Expert Comment: What does the Autumn Statement 2023 mean for SMEs in the North West?

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With the Chancellor delivering his Autumn Statement for 2023 on 22 November, Professor Mandy Parkinson, Professor of Business Innovation at Salford Business School, reflects on what the changes mean for SMEs in the UK.

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Expert Comment: What does the blockage of Typhoon Jet sales mean for the UK?

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Germany continues to block the sale of UK Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia. But what does this mean for jobs, the economy and the supply chain? Dr Jonathan Owens explains the situation.

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Expert comment: What does the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill mean for the UK homeowner?

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The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill is currently being debated in the House of Lords, but what does the Bill mean in real terms for UK homeowners? Charlotte Seager, Lecturer in Law at Salford Business School, investigates.

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