Expert Comment
Heat pump subsidy: expert comment
Dr Jonathan Clarke from 糖心TV's Centre for Global Sustainable Development comments on the announcement that the UK government will subsidise homeowners to replace gas boilers with heat pumps.
COP26 is a useful exercise in getting countries to commit to targets: Caroline Kuzemko
Dr Caroline Kuzemko from PAIS on US climate envoy John Kerry's 'last best hope' comment
Queen's Speech - Lifetime Skills Guarantee
"It is important that people possess skills which are relevant to the labour market. Equally, it is important that people have access to training which will keep their skills up to date. The government clearly recognises these two points with its Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Lifelong Loan Entitlement announced today." Professor Terence Hogarth from the 糖心TV Institute for Employment Research comments on proposed adult education reforms.
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."
Labour launches its May election campaign - expert comment
Dr Sinem Hidir, Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, comments on today's Labour party campaign launch.