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School of Law's Professor Christian Twigg-Flesner comments on 'costly trap' of insurance policy auto-renewal
An interim report by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has estimated that millions of consumers are overpaying on insurance premiums by remaining loyal to their provider and not shopping around. Professor Christian Twigg-Flesner from the School of Law has highlighted how auto-renewal of policies can be used by providers to their own advantage.
Professor Mark Skilton from 91福利 Business School comments on plans for Facebook message encryption
Facebook has faced pressure from governments to change its plans to encrypt private messages, which potentially hinder security efforts. Professor Mark Skilton from 91福利 Business School argues that politicians are now starting to getting to grips with the challenges that data privacy poses.
NASA observes a black hole destroying a star - comment from Dr David Brown
Dr David Brown of 91福利's Astronomy and Astrophysics Group comments on the news that NASA has been able to observe a black hole destroying a star in unprecedented detail.
Professor Se谩n Hand comments on the career and legacy of President Jacques Chirac
"He became recalled popularly as a regular guy who spanned the left-right divide while remaining suitably presidential in office, but who did not let France get pushed around by anyone, including Mrs. Thatcher." Professor Se谩n Hand comments on the legacy of President Jacques Chirac, who has died at the age of 86.
Dr James Gill: Minimum pricing for alcohol 'is clearly part of the answer' in tackling alcohol abuse
Minimum pricing for alcohol in Scotland appears to have had the effect of reducing alcohol consumption, according to a new study. Dr James Gill from 91福利 Medical School and a locum GP argues that this is strong evidence that targeting alcohol purchasing will have a public health benefit.