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Why 1.5 million Britons are still hunting for a job
This Guardian piece looks at the current state of play in the labour market through the eyes of some relatively experienced, and skilled, jobseekers. The consensus is that the jobs market is...
Spain Outpaces Europe: Is This a Sustainable Growth Model?
At a time when major European economies are struggling with stagnation or outright contraction, Spain has emerged as an unlikely success story. In 2024, its economy expanded by a robust 3.2%, far...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 07 February 2025
Here's this week's economics news quiz. The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the last 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK economy but some...
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates – What It Means for the UK Economy
Important update for A-Level and IB Students! The Bank of England has just announced a major decision—cutting the base interest rate to 4.5%!
Trump’s Tariff Gambit: Economic Fallout from a New Trade War
Donald Trump’s decision to impose sweeping import tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China—some of the United States’ largest trading partners—has sparked fears of a fresh trade war. With a 25% tariff...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 31 January 2025
Here's this week's economics news quiz. The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the last 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK economy but some...
Healthy food costs more than double less healthy options
The fact that healthy food, such as fruit and vegetables, costs twice the amount that heavily-processed foods does, has interesting economic implications. The fact that such foods are luxury goods,...
Manufacturing: UK car production falls to lowest level since 1954
The decline in the number of cars manufactured in the UK to its lowest level since 1954 is concerning, given the relative importance of the sector and its contribution to the UK economy, not least...
As 2025 begins, the UK’s economic landscape resembles a precariously balanced house of cards. The latest "Red Flag Alert" report from corporate restructuring firm Begbies Traynor, reveals a 50.2%...
Sutton trust calls for reforms to unpaid internships
This is an interesting and complex niche area of the labour market, and one of those things where you instinctively wonder whether or not legislating is actually going to generate net benefit. The...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 24 January 2025
Here's this week's economics news quiz. The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the last 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK economy but some...
Tourist Taxes: Smart Policy or Costly Mistake?
Tourist taxes, or transient visitor levies, are fees charged per night of accommodation or per entry to manage the impacts of tourism. Funds often support infrastructure, cultural heritage, or...
The Billionaire Boom: Wealth Concentration and Stalled Poverty Reduction
In 2024, the wealth of the world’s billionaires surged by an unprecedented $2 trillion, growing at three times the rate of the previous year. This astronomical increase—amounting to $5.7 billion a...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 17 January 2025
Here's this week's economics news quiz. The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the last 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK economy but some...
Private Trees for Nepal’s Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development
This World Bank clip looks at how Nepal has managed to increase forest cover from 25% to 46% in the last 25 years, an almost unprecedented feat. Indeed, the government is committed to maintaining...
The AI Revolution: Will the UK Lead or Lag?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just another technological advancement—it’s the engine powering the next industrial revolution. According to the UK’s recently published AI Opportunities Action...
Dynamic Pricing vs. Fair Access: The Battle for Live Event Tickets
In a significant move to protect fans and ensure fair access to live events, the UK government has announced plans to cap ticket resale prices and scrutinize dynamic pricing practices. This...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 10 January 2025
Here's this week's economics news quiz. The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the last 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK economy but some...
Greggs, the beloved UK bakery chain, has become a lightning rod for economic debates as it raises the price of its iconic sausage roll by 5p to £1.30. This modest increase has sparked consumer...
Bus Cuts, Big Costs: The Economics of Neglecting Public Transport
Bus services have long been the unsung heroes of local economies, quietly ferrying millions to work, education, and community life. Yet, in England’s most deprived areas, bus services have been...
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