Expert Comment
Dr Sangwoo Lee comments on latest UK labour market figures
“Unemployment has risen to 5.2%, its highest since late 2020, even as economic inactivity continued declining to 20.7%. Rather than signalling genuine recovery, this pattern suggests a return to work that an increasingly slack labour market is struggling to absorb, with rising unemployment reflecting insufficient demand to accommodate those re-entering the workforce.”
Dr Nikhil Datta on excess profits are being made at the pumps – but not when you think
Dr Nikhil Datta, Assistant Professor of Economics, explains the “rocket and feather effect” that there is no evidence that UK petrol retailers exploit oil price spikes to widen margins, but new research shows clear evidence of margin expansion when prices fall, due to slower retail price reductions.
Professor Neophytos Loizides on the drone attack on RAF Akrotiri military base in Cyprus
Neophytos Loizides, Professor in International Conflict Analysis, comments on the recent drone attack on RAF Akrotiri military base in Cyprus, outlining the complex security arrangements in Cyprus and how a new security framework could serve both communities in Cyprus and lower costs for UK taxpayers.
Dr David Armstrong on the 6 planet planetary parade peaking 28th February 2026
Dr. David Armstrong, Associate Professor, University of Warwick answers questions about the 6-planet planetary parade happening across the globe this week – peaking on 28th February 2026 and 1st March 2026.
Professor Mark Knights on the history of misconduct in public office
Professor Mark Knights, a leading expert on the history of corruption and misconduct in public office in Britain, explains that historically allegations follow a recurring pattern.