The 10th annual Warwick Economics PhD Conference will be held from 8-9 June 2022 in person at the University & it will be live-streamed. The Call for Papers is now released and the conference is open for applications: buff.ly/3zT8XBD #phdconference #economics

We're proud that the Department of Economics at Warwick has achieved a Bronze Award from the @Athena_SWAN in recognition of our commitment to gender equality. See what this award means to us and what work we've been doing to achieve our goals. buff.ly/3Fl3qVN

Are you 16-18 years and interested in a career in economics? Perhaps you know a pupil who is considering which route to take in their studies? Register for Introduction to Economics on 2 February to find out more about what economics has to offer! buff.ly/3qhjnbk

""I am grateful for this opportunity to contribute to improving the status of women in the economics profession, working with an interesting team of individuals." Professor Sonia Bhalotra invited to join the EEA Women in Economics Committee: buff.ly/3K7OcHh

Student loan repayment rise confirmed National insurance rise confirmed Energy bill spike confirmed Cost of living rising what a great time to live and work in Britain 🙃

Reminder - registration will close on Monday for our 360 guest lecture with @KTChakrabortty. Katy will deliver a lecture on "Campaigning to end poverty. What's inequality got to do with it? This event is open Warwick Economics students & staff. Register now: buff.ly/3uHrvV4

Here's wishing the happiest of birthdays to the one and only Mr Leslie Phillips, beloved national treasure, who is 98 years young today.

I don’t need my £400 windfall from the Chancellor At The Green Party we think the money should have been much better targeted on those who really do need it But we can do our own personal targeting by increasing our donations to food banks

Dear World, You may be wondering what happens next in terms of the British constitution. The answer is that 3 newspaper owners - all of whom are non domiciled in the UK for tax purposes - get together and choose our next Prime Minister or “Poodle”. The Queen then anoints them.

My energy company just offered me a fixed price deal of £7,844.96 for 12 months, £7,844.96 for 12 months worth of gas and electricity. No I’m not kidding. I’m still bloody hyperventilating. Martin Lewis

2016: £350 million a week extra for the NHS! 2022: pull your own teeth.

TWO DAYS TO GO! 48 hours until #ICGCoventry2022 athletes arrive in our city and we prepare for the competition to begin on Saturday. Share and join in with the countdown!

An action plan is needed TODAY They are all in the same party, let's call on them to come together for the good of the nation rather than personal point scoring People's livliehoods, mental wellbeing & in some cases very lives depend on this This is a desperate Pls share

Given the energy crisis, could Sunak and Truss not forgo any further campaigning, bring forward the leadership vote and give us a government able to act rather than one paralysed by its own process?

Hospitality closures have started. Businesses ruined, jobs lost. You could have prevented this @KwasiKwarteng. Instead you helped your banker pals in the City of London. Unforgivable. We wont forget this. As Chancellor, you've lost support of the 5th biggest sector in the UK.

Can rugby teams come together & offer Worcester fans discounted tickets to games while the powers that be revive the club? I know I’d miss my live rugby fix & would be nice to welcome them as neutrals have a beer with the fans & show our support? What do we think Wasps Rugby

Accurate This gave me my first proper laugh in 9 days

Just in case this all goes to hell, which based on reports from Twitter HQ looks more and more likely, shouldn't we all choose a new social media platform where we can meet up? Like an assembly point after a fire drill.

I hate so much all that cost of living advice that is basically “give up anything that might bring you a modicum of joy during these rancid times so that you can afford to simply exist as a husk otherwise you are not worthy of support because you’re not doing the most you can”