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Expert comment: Boohoo buys Debenhams
Retail expert Dr Gordon Fletcher of the University of Salford Business School comments as Boohoo buys the Debenhams brand but not the physical stores and ASOS looks at Top Shop and Miss Selfridge.
Expert comment: Does the Budget do enough to support benefit claimants?
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?
Expert comment: Ever Given grounding impact on prices
Jonathan Owens, logistics expert from the University of Salford Business School, comments as the Ever Given container ship remains grounded in the Suez canal, blocking one of the main global supply routes.
Expert comment: First ever loss at John Lewis
In yet another blow to the high street John Lewis has reported its first ever annual loss. Retail expert, Dr Gordon Fletcher, of the university of Salford Business School, looks at what the future holds for this staple of the high street.
Expert comment: Fuel supply problems could be a long-term issue
Huge queues at petrol stations have developed over the past few days as supplies come under pressure from a lack of HGV drivers and panic buying. Jonathan Owens, logistics and supply chain expert from the University of Salford Business School, looks...
Expert comment: Gas crisis could mean cold winter
Tony Syme, expert in macroeconomics at the University of Salford Business School, explores the current problems with energy prices and how we got to this situation.
Expert comment - How COVID-19 is revolutionising the way Britain interacts with the Cultural Sector
Dr Kirsty Fairclough explains how the pandemic has changed the way we are interacting with and supporting the Cultural Sector.
Expert comment: Interest rates increase again
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...
Expert comment: Labour shortages hit economy
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.