New figures from the Office of National Statistics show that the UK grew 15.5% between July and September this year. Professor Abhinay Muthoo from the University of Warwick Department of Economics reflects on what this means for the economy from here, as the impact of the second lockdown is felt.

With reports that European Union has begun legal proceedings against the UK over the Internal Markets Bill, Professor Abhinay Muthoo of the University of Warwick Department of Economics has commented on the impact this is likely to have on the ongoing trade talks as they approach their deadline.

Astronomers have announced the detection of the gas phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus, a gas generally produced by microbes in oxygen-free environments, suggesting that there could be life in the planet's atmosphere. The idea that Venus could host life is not as bizarre as it sounds says Dr Tom Louden from the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick.

Members of the public have given their ideas for policies and action to help combat climate change in a report from the UK’s first Climate Assembly. Dr Jonathan Clarke of the Global Sustainable Development programme at the University of Warwick sees great potential in citizens assemblies in efforts to drive climate action.

With President Donald Trump and presidential candidate Joe Biden on the campaign trail for the Republicans and Democrats respectively, recent comments from both candidates have addressed the Black Lives Matter protests and police violence. Dr Georg Löfflmann of the Department of Politics and International Studies comments.