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Key workers and vulnerable people struggled to buy basic goods when restrictions and panic buying hit supermarkets – new survey

People have shared their experiences of supermarket shopping following the recent phase of panic-buying and subsequent restrictions, with many reporting problems buying basic goods.
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Economic recovery will come with high levels of unemployment: how should governments respond?

Two key factors distinguish the economic consequences of coronavirus from those of previous crises.

Working from home (WFH): Management styles must evolve to work effectively during the coronavirus lockdown

Managers who are having to adapt and lead virtual teams should adopt a more people-focused style of leadership, according to new research.

The coronavirus ‘Doomsday’ clock: Are we approaching a period of new hope?

Britain has now moved past 1pm on the coronavirus clock.

Coronavirus is a once in a lifetime chance to reshape how we travel

The transport sector has been impacted as much as any by the coronavirus. This isn’t a normal period of disruption, which is usually caused by failures in supply such as road accidents or industrial action. In this case it is the lack of demand that is the problem.

The coronavirus ‘Doomsday’ clock: How close are we to midnight?

Britain has only just begun its battle with COVID-19, according to a new coronavirus clock which shows the various stages of pandemic faced by countries around the globe.

Do not get complacent… What a playground chase and a board game tell us about sudden jumps in coronavirus deaths

Economist Dr Jon Seaton, of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ School of Business and Economics, explains the difference a sudden onset of infection and a slow burn using chess and the children’s game tig.

Coronavirus: to save businesses, we should pioneer an unusual kind of insurance

The COVID-19 outbreak has triggered a collapse of revenues in sector after sector: transport, hotels, restaurants, tourism, recreation and culture, consumer durables and numerous others.

Boris is right… Don’t panic buy, but do plan your shopping to reduce the chance of infection by up to 99%

Dr Jon Seaton is an economist and is an expert in business and consumer behaviour. Here he explains why panic buying is bad... but infrequent shopping is essential for minimising the risk of catching coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: not the first global health crisis to impact sport

Coronavirus has plunged the global sporting calendar into disarray. Football fixtures across Europe have now been postponed, including the Euro 2020, English Football League and the English Premier League. Such scenarios remove revenues from gate takings, significantly affect sport media broadcasters and leads to knock-on effects for sponsors and advertisers.

Controlling the spread of coronavirus without shutting down society

Taking no action to curb the spread of COVID-19 would lead to an uncontrolled outbreak but completely isolating people would have a devasting impact on the economy.
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Manchester City and Saracens – economic theory in action

The Saracens salary cap scandal and news that Manchester City allegedly breached UEFA’s financial fairplay rules have threatened the integrity of the clubs and the sports respectively.

Is there a public consensus on what it means to be rich?

New research shows that people can easily identify what makes you rich, but struggle to agree at what point wealth and income become excessive.
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Four things the UK government must do to phase out petrol, diesel and hybrid cars by 2035

The UK government recently pledged to bring forward a ban on new diesel and petrol car sales from 2040, to 2035.

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Why is Tesla selling insurance and what does it mean for drivers?

In the past year, Elon Musk and Tesla have fascinated the world with new innovations like the Tesla Cybertruck. There is excitement about most new Tesla products, but one hugely important one has been largely overlooked.

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Researchers to teach robots how to differentiate between sandwich ingredients so they can make your favourite BLT

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ computer scientists have teamed up with a food production automation company for a project that looks to teach AI robots how to differentiate between food items so they can make sandwiches in real-world factory environments.

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Experts in Sport: Does sponsorship in sport have an unhealthy relationship with junk food?

January is a time many people revaluate their diets and put away those sugary snacks after over-indulging during the festive period.

Brexit has had more news coverage in the UK election than Labour’s core agenda – new data

In any election campaign it is the job of the media to scrutinise policies and hold the various parties – and their leaders – to account.

Lord Adonis to give Brexit lecture in the run up to Election Day

Former Secretary of State for Transport and Labour peer Lord Adonis will visit º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ today to give a lecture on the future of Brexit.
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Women have been a lot less visible in this UK general election campaign – why?

Every general election is haunted by the ghosts of campaigns past.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s School of Business and Economics receives Small Business Charter Award

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s School of Business and Economics (SBE) has been awarded the Small Business Charter Award.
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Mobile phones can help cities be more energy efficient, study suggests

Mobile phone data could be used to make urban buildings more energy efficient, a new research paper has found.

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Virgin Media owner announces plans for 1,200 on-street electric vehicle chargers – and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research will determine where they go

Liberty Global, the owner of Virgin Media, has unveiled plans to help revolutionise on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging – and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics will play a crucial role in making the vision a reality.
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Experts examine how technology is being used to improve food manufacturing and outline the next steps for the industry

From using satellites to track asparagus crops, to measuring the lean meat percentage of pork using a high-tech camera, companies across the food manufacturing supply chain are embracing emerging technologies in new and interesting ways.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics preparing to perform at the Nottingham Comedy Festival

A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ professor and a PhD student will be swapping learning, lectures and graphs for performing, hecklers and laughs when they take to the stage at next month’s Nottingham Comedy Festival.