Category
In the News
Environmental Economics - CO Emissions by Transport Mode
Which mode of transport emits the most carbon in the UK? The latest data for 2022 is out and the message is clear. Flying is by far the least environmentally-friendly method of travel.
The Economics of Britain's Egg Shortage
Newsnight looks into the ongoing egg shortage in the UK and the impact of avian flu on the nation's birds - including poultry. Factor in rising costs because of higher energy and feed prices, and...
Jaguar Land Rover reduces production
News of another blow for Britain's beleaguered car manufacturers: Loss-making Jaguar Land Rover are reducing production at Solihull and Halewood on Merseyside in response to the global computer...
UK Economy Update: What is a Tight Labour Market?
In this revision video we explore the meaning of a tight labour market and look at some evidence. We also think about some of the economic effects and how businesses are responding to labour...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 25 November 2022
Here's our weekly economics news quiz.
Profit Warning from Dr Martens - Stock traders put the boot in
A lovely case study to bring to bear - Dr Martens have seen a 13% increase in sales, and yet half-year profits have fallen by 5%. What does this imply?
UK Economy: Net Migration Jumps to 500,000 in the last year
Some important news today on long term migration into the UK. The year to June 2022 has seen a surge in total long-term immigration into the UK – the figure climbed above 1.1 million and net...
An interesting angle here on the current state of the UK economy, with the Chief Economist of the Bank of England, Huw Pill, arguing that as a result of the adverse supply-side shock that the...
Tidal Power - Costs Ebb and Reliability Flows
Are we at the point where tidal power is on the point of being commercially viable?
UK Digital Services Tax starts to bring in revenue
It is fascinating to see that the new UK Digital Services Tax - a 2% levy on the gross revenues of tech companies - has generated £360m in tax revenue from US tech giants in its first year. This...
Penguin Scraps Merger Plan with Rival Publisher
The merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster has collapsed with the former withdrawing from the deal after US courts had blocked the deal.
COP27 - Does it go far enough?
The Economist take on COP27, with the environment editor summing up the state of play.
Economics Weekly Quiz | 18 November 2022
Here's our weekly economics news quiz.
Royal Mail under pressure - will it survive intact?
Royal Mail plc, a business that was fully privatised in 2016 is under severe pressure and there might be some takeover activity in the air.
Is taxing electric cars a possible government failure?
The government has announced that electric cars will no longer have free road tax from 2025. Owners will pay £165 a year in road tax. Tim Slatter, UK chairman of Ford, has described the move as...
Business Growth: Lidl's UK Profits Quadruple
Profits at the deep discount supermarket chain Lidl have quadrupled after an ambitious expansion across the UK.
Currency Economics - Egypt Devalues their Exchange Rate
In this short video we look at some of the possible benefits and costs of the decision by the Egyptian government to devalue their currency against the US dollar.
Inflation Reaches 11% - A Look Inside Britain's Cost of Living Crisis
This Reuters clip looks at the impact of the cost of living crisis in Burnley, highlighting the fact that inflation differs from place to place, with the Lancashire town the worst off.
Are falling job vacancies a sign of recession?
The number of unfilled job vacancies has dropped for the fourth consecutive quarter. Many firms are holding back from hiring new people as they face a severe cost and revenue squeeze. Because job...
Japan economy unexpectedly shrinks after yen slide
For once, fantastic timing! My classes have just completed a Data Response question about Japan and will be looking at another which asks about the consequences for an economy of a strong currency.