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Dr Sangwoo Lee comments on latest UK labour market figures

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:07:00 GMT

“Unemployment has risen to 5.2%, its highest since late 2020, even as economic inactivity continued declining to 20.7%. Rather than signalling genuine recovery, this pattern suggests a return to work that an increasingly slack labour market is struggling to absorb, with rising unemployment reflecting insufficient demand to accommodate those re-entering the workforce.”

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.

Professor Neophytos Loizides on the drone attack on RAF Akrotiri military base in Cyprus

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Neophytos Loizides, Professor in International Conflict Analysis, comments on the recent drone attack on RAF Akrotiri military base in Cyprus, outlining the complex security arrangements in Cyprus and how a new security framework could serve both communities in Cyprus and lower costs for UK taxpayers.

Dr David Armstrong on the 6 planet planetary parade peaking 28th February 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:52:00 GMT

Dr. David Armstrong, Associate Professor, University of ��TV answers questions about the 6-planet planetary parade happening across the globe this week – peaking on 28th February 2026 and 1st March 2026.

Professor Mark Knights on the history of misconduct in public office

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:35:08 GMT

Professor Mark Knights, a leading expert on the history of corruption and misconduct in public office in Britain, explains that historically allegations follow a recurring pattern.

"Research shows 4292 road collisions have been caused due to brighter headlights" - Dr Carol Hawley

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:37:24 GMT

New research from the RAC shows more than half of drivers affected by dazzling headlight say the problem is worse than last winter. Dr Carol Hawley, Honorary Research Fellow at ��TV Medical School gives her expert comment.

Dr David Wright and Dr Heidi Ashton on the Hodge review of the Arts Council England

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Dr David Wright and Dr Heidi Ashton from the Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies give their reaction to Dame Margaret Hodge's review of the Arts Council England.

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').

Dr Freya Harrison on Government plans to phase out animal experiments

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:20:00 GMT

Dr Freya Harrison, Reader in Microbiology at the School of Life Sciences, gives her reaction to the news and details on how her work at ��TV is part of this effort to safely reduce animal use in research.

Dr Shonali Banerjee on US election results

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:03:25 GMT

Dr Shonali Banerjee, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and International Studies, explains the recent US results and looks ahead to the 2026 midterm elections and what this means for the Trump administration.