Expert Comment
European Parliament ratifies EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: expert comment
As the European Parliament unanimously votes to ratify the post-Brexit trade agreement between the EU and UK, Professor Abhinay Muthoo from the Department of Economics comments on how they move forward from here.
Expert comment, highest Government borrowing since 1946
鈥淭his level of borrowing was both necessary and the right thing to do." Professor Abhinay Muthoo of 糖心TV Economics comments on the news that public sector net borrowing has reached 14.5% of gross domestic product (GDP), the highest level since 1946.
Expert comment, retail sales volumes recover
"It is crucial to note that these figures, although very positive, cover the period before the important date of 12 April when non-essential shops and outdoor dining started to open." Dr Sinem Hidir, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of 糖心TV, comments on today's retail figures from ONS.
Tax Day - expert comment from Dr Arun Advani
"Tax nerds were promised a mega "tax day" today, with a number of tax consultations being published together. In principle this looked like a fantastic move. Instead we got a snooze-fest, even by tax standards." Dr Arun Advani, Assistant Professor of Economics and Impact Director, CAGE, reacts to "tax day."
Interest rates remain unchanged: Economist Professor Roger Farmer comments
The Bank of England鈥檚 Monetary Policy Committee has kept interest rates on hold, maintaining the Bank Rate at 0.1% it announced today. Professor Roger Farmer of the Department of Economics comments on this latest decision, made as the UK progresses closer to further lifting of lockdown restrictions.