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Expert comment: inflation holds at 3.4%

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In light of inflation holding at 3.4%, Matthew Allen, Lecturer in Economics and macroeconomic expert at the University of Salford, comments:

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Expert comment: Interest rates increase again

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The Bank of England has today raised interest rates for the third time in as many meetings, in a bid to tackle rising inflation. Here Dr Tony Syme, and Dr Maria Rana, macroeconomic experts from the University of Salford Business School assess the...

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Expert comment: Labour shortages hit economy

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Labour shortages are badly affecting many parts of the UK, and world, economy, and finance expert Dr Maria Rana, of the University of Salford Business School, looks at what is going on.

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Expert comment: latest UK GDP figures from the ONS

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In response to the latest UK GDP figures from the ONS, Salford Business School Economist, Dr Maria Paola Rana, shares her thoughts.

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Expert comment: Liz Truss's energy plan

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New Prime Minister Liz Truss today announced plans to tackle the energy crisis. Bills will be capped at £2,400 for the next two years. But what does this mean for the economy? Economic expert Tony Syme gives his view.

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Expert comment: Manchesterism is the missing piece of a national AI policy

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In response to Andy Burnham's speech last week, Professor Richard Whittle , Professor of AI and Public Policy at the University of Salford, has commented on the implications of his devolution proposals for the UK's approach to artificial intelligence...

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Expert Comment: Metro Bank - A detailed analysis of strategic choices and outcomes

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University of Salford Business School’s Dr Zeeshan Syed, Lecturer in Finance, shares his thoughts on Metro Bank financial Strategies and outcomes.

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Expert comment: Mike Ashley steps down from Frasers Group board

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Retail boss Mike Ashley today announced he is to step down at Chairman of Frasers Group, which includes his famous Sports Direct Brand. Here retail expert Dr Gordon Fletcher assesses Mr Ashley's impact on the retail world.

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Expert comment: Missguided falls into administration

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Dr Gordon Fletcher, retail expert from the University of Salford Business School, comments as Manchester-based online fast fashion retailer Missguided falls into administration.

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Expert Comment: New Judicial Guidance on the use of AI

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Authored jointly by Craig Smith, Lecturer in Law at Salford Business School, and Graham Thomson from Irwin Mitchell, this piece explains the new judicial guidance for using artificial intelligence and the caution which must still be exercised.

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