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Dr Nikhil Datta on excess profits are being made at the pumps – but not when you think

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:30:50 GMT

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.

Dr Nikhil Datta on the Budget announcement of a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge ('Mansion Tax')

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:30:00 GMT

Dr Nikhil Datta, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, reacts to the Budget, commenting on the Chancellor's announcement of a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge ('Mansion Tax').

Professor Thiemo Fetzer responds to the Government’s “Pride in Place” agenda

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:30:00 GMT

Dr Thiemo Fetzer, Professor of Economics, highlights how the decline of high streets is more than just an economic shift—it is a visible transformation with profound social and political consequences.

Professor Sonia Bhalotra on the Public Account Committee's 'Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls' Report

Fri, 16 May 2025 08:55:00 GMT

Professor Bhalotra responds to the Public Accounts Committee report, outlining the importance of prevention and what other policy areas can help tackle violence against women and girls.

Dr Lory Barile on the Simpler Recycling Reforms for Workplaces in England

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:05:00 GMT

Dr Lory Barile, an Associate Professor of Economics, comments on the new Simpler Recycling reforms for workplaces in England that come into force on 31st March.

Dr Sangwoo Lee on the Office for National Statistics Labour Market Update

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:20:00 GMT

Dr Sangwoo Lee assesses the latest data from the Office for National Statistics on the current state of the UK's labour market, highlighting the unemployment rate, wage growth and easing cost-of-living pressures, regional disparities, and future expectations for 2025.

Arun Advani reacts to the Budget

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:43:00 GMT

Commenting on the policy changes, Arun said: “Overall this is a good reform, simplifying the regime to provide more certainty for the taxpayer and HMRC, and limiting the scope of the benefit to something much more justifiable.

Associate Professor Ludovica Gazze comments on the impact of air pollution and the Rhodes wildfires

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:26:00 GMT

Associate Professor of Economics, Ludovica Gazze from the University of Warwick said: “The economic costs of wildfires are substantial and widespread. There are the immediate and visible costs of healthcare and assistance, as well as forgone tourist income.

Prof Thiemo Fetzer comments on Energy Bills Support

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:09:00 GMT

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) inquiry on Energy Bills Support: Professor Thiemo Fetzer comments on final report

Professor Thiemo Fetzer says there are cheaper alternatives to the EPG that should be considered

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:22:27 GMT

Professor Thiemo Fetzer at the University of Warwick said: "It is widely reported that the Chancellor is considering extending the EPG for 3 more months...