In this episode, one year on from their conversation in the very first Top of the Agenda podcast, Dr Helen Jenkins welcomes back Professor Richard Susskind CBE. Together they delve…
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles have long been a key factor in Boardroom discussions and decisions. However recent political developments—particularly in the US—have sparked a stark change in direction.…
After much anticipation, this month the UK government published its long-awaited Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The SDR is the UK’s response to the challenge facing all European countries: namely, how…
France’s ecological transition demands the modernisation of motorway infrastructure to support electrification, reduce emissions, and align with new mobility trends. As current concession contracts approach expiration, public authorities must establish…
Price benchmarking exercises are an often used tool by policymakers. When comparing prices across countries, common practice is to make purchasing power parity (PPP) adjustments to control for differences in…
A new model (Direct Procurement for Consumers, DPC), and an extension of the Specified Infrastructure Project Regulations (SIPR), are being used as a means of introducing competition into the delivery…
Across industries, mergers and acquisitions play a key role in shaping business landscapes, enabling companies to evolve, grow and innovate. However, they must first undergo assessment by relevant competition and…
Due to high demand, Oxera and UK Finance are running this workshop again. The FCA’s Consumer Duty has now come into force, and the regulator is already taking action under the new regime particularly in relation to ‘fair value assessments’. This interactive workshop will focus on… Read More
This course has now passed, click here to register for the 2025 course. Over the course of more than 40 years, Oxera has developed and run training courses to help companies, regulators, investors, policymakers and lawyers to develop their knowledge of economic regulation and understand the… Read More
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