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"Britain’s jobs market may be finding a floor, but it has not yet found its feet"

Dr Bingsong Wang provides expert comment on the latest UK unemployment data announced by the Office for National Statistics [ONS].
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The great British pub: do we really need to worry?

The new prime minister has promised a cut in business rates for the country’s public houses as well as other social venues - will this help pubs’ prospects of survival? Jesse Matheson writes for Economics Observatory.

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Predicting the economic value of funded research

A new UKRI-funded project seeks to create tools to better estimate the economic benefits of publicly-funded Research Development and Innovation (RDI).

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Escalation in the Middle East could still put pressure on Bank of England rates

Dr Bingsong Wang provides comment on the Bank of England's decision to continue to hold interest rates.

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Welcoming our summer placement students back

Welcoming back our students from summer placement, we catch up with them about their experience.
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Excellent results for the School of Economics in the National Student Survey 2024

The National Student Survey (NSS) 2024 results were published recently with glowing results for the School of Economics.

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Anita Ratcliffe

With deep sadness and regret, we have to report that our much loved colleague and friend, Dr Anita Ratcliffe, has recently died.
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New Initiative to Develop a Standardised Skills Classification for the UK

A collaborative effort led by the University of Sheffield and the Warwick Institute for Employment Research is underway to create a standardised skills classification for the UK workforce.
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Department of Economics wins Athena Swan Bronze Award for gender equality 

The Department of Economics has received the Athena Swan UK Bronze Award, highlighting their commitment to providing an inclusive environment for staff and students.