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Expert comment: Employment Rights Bill reaction
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.
Expert comment: European Central Bank raises interest rates
In response to the European Central Bank’s decision to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 3.25%, Salford Business School expert, Dr Solmaz Rohani, shares her thoughts. Dr Rohani also calls for policymakers and business leaders alike to...
Expert Comment: Evaluating the Future of HS2: Economic, Strategic, and Infrastructure Considerations
University of Salford Business School’s Dr Zeeshan Syed, Lecturer in Finance, shares his thoughts on PM’s decision to scrap the northern leg of Britain's High Speed 2 (HS2) high-speed rail project.
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: exploring the economic and HR impact of England reaching the final of Euros 2024
As England progresses to the Euro 2024 final, our experts here at Salford Business School share their thoughts on the impact this could have from both an economic and HR standpoint.
Expert comment: fire and rescue service report finds bullying allegations in all services
In response to His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services' report, Salford Business School’s HR and employment law expert, Dr Jonathan Lord, shares his thoughts. The report found the fire service in England to be...
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: Generative AI and the courts - a wake-up call
Authored by Craig Smith, Lecturer in Law, Salford Business School, in response to the High Court's judgment on the 6 June 2025. The judgement addressed two referrals involving the use of generative AI in legal submissions, with the High Court warning...