Blog: Business

Carley Foster, Professor of Services Marketing at the University of Derby, considers how our high street stores have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, and what the retail offer of our town centres could be in a socially-distanced future.

Nicholas Apergis, Professor of Economics at the University of Derby, looks at the furlough scheme and what the extension of furlough may mean for the UK economy.

With much attention on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on labour markets, Nicholas Apergis, Professor of Economics at the University of Derby, explains how important it is for firms to maintain their labour force.

Marketing student Jindrich Salak discusses his relationship with his lecturers and the first-hand industry experience he gained through an internship.

A student shares how he grasped employment opportunities through the DRIVEN internship scheme and how he worked with academics to develop, grow and embrace challenge.

Brendan Moffett discusses how the latest guidelines issued by the government are affecting businesses in the hospitality and tourism sector and what support is being made available to support them through the coronavirus crisis.

Nicholas Apergis, Professor of Economics at the University of Derby, explores the possible consequences of the coronavirus crisis on global energy markets.

Julie Stone, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Affairs and Director of Online Learning, explores the growing support for a reform of the Apprenticeship Levy - change that could potentially see the levy made available for different types of training, not just apprenticeships.

Charity retailer Harriet Webster urges you to say no to fast fashion and help reduce the 11 million items of clothing we send to landfill every week.

Professor Nicholas Apergis looks ahead to the post-Brexit economic future for the UK.