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Expert comment: UK inflation drops to 2.6%

In light of this morning’s news that UK inflation has dropped to 2.6%, the University of Salford’s economists, Matthew Allen and Dr Maria Paola Rana, share their thoughts.

Professor Mandy Parkinson

Meet the Expert: Professor Mandy Parkinson

Professor Mandy Parkinson, Chair of Business Innovation here at Salford Business School, has a long history of advancing entrepreneurship within Greater Manchester, developing innovation clusters that span digital and sustainable ecosystems in the region. Her vast experience in the enterprise and innovation spaces has had a lasting impact on the regional economy, helping to drive growth and productivity across many now successful businesses.

DeepSeek

Expert comment: DeepSeek release

In response to DeepSeek’s release and its subsequent impact on the US stock market, plus global tech, the University of Salford's Dr Richard Whittle shares his thoughts. 

Economy

Expert comment: 2024 Autumn Budget

In light of yesterday’s Autumn Budget being unveiled by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, University of Salford economist, Dr Richard Whittle, shares his thoughts.

Economy

2024 Autumn Budget predictions

As the 2024 Autumn Budget fast approaches, the first to be delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, Dr Richard Whittle, University Fellow at the University of Salford’s Business School, shares his predictions. The UK’s budget on the 30 October 2024, under the stewardship of Chancellor Rachel Reeves, will likely emphasise economic stability as […]

Basic economics for family business

In the midst of economic hardship, this free massive open online course (MOOC) equips your family business with knowledge of basic economic principles.  These principles underline all economic theory and explain some of the key macroeconomic indicators. In this MOOC we introduce basic economics for family business: Supply and demand Inflation Inflation and the exchange […]