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Britain’s Borrowing Crunch: Highest Bond Yields Since 1998
Britain’s long-term borrowing costs have surged to their highest levels since 1998, posing a significant challenge to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she seeks to fund public projects. The 30-year gilt...
In the face of rising costs and increasing taxes, more than half of UK businesses are bracing for a price hike in the coming months. A New Year survey from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 06 January 2025
Happy New Year to all Economics quizzers! Here's the first weekly economics news quiz of 2025. The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from over the Christmas...
Lidl’s milestone £1bn sales in the four weeks leading up to Christmas reflects more than a strong festive season; it’s a window into how UK households are navigating economic pressures. As...
Unwrapping the Economics: Cadbury's Royal Warrant Setback
For 170 years, Cadbury's chocolate has carried the mark of royal approval, an emblem bestowed first by Queen Victoria in 1854. This seal, known as a royal warrant, is more than ceremonial. It’s a...
Espresso or Equity? The Fight for Fair Pay at Starbucks
Starbucks baristas across the United States are taking to the picket lines in a high-profile strike, drawing attention to economic dynamics that ripple far beyond coffee shops. Over 11,000 workers,...
A legal battle between Yorkshire’s last commercial Brussels sprout grower and German retail giant Aldi has brought key economic concepts to the forefront. The case highlights the economic...
A Rising Tide: Economics Behind Soaring Water Bills in England and Wales
From next April, households in England and Wales will face a sharp rise in water bills—an average increase of £86 in the first year alone. This is no small splash: it’s part of a planned 36% hike...
Richard Easterlin (1926-2024): A Legacy in Economic Thought
Professor Richard Easterlin (1926–2024) leaves behind a profound and multi-faceted legacy in the field of economics. As a distinguished professor of economics at the University of Southern...
The Gig Economy on High Street: Flexibility for Stores, Risks for Workers?
Bustling high streets signal the busiest time of the year for retailers. But behind the glittering window displays lies a labour revolution that’s raising eyebrows and alarms. Increasingly, major...
In the News Teaching Activity – Christmas does not lift the spirits of businesses (Dec 2024)
As job vacancies drop at the fastest rate since the pandemic, businesses are gloomy as they look ahead to 2025.
Case Study: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and the UK Economy
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a pivotal role in shaping national and global economic landscapes by fostering cross-border capital flows, generating employment, and stimulating innovation....
Cartels in Construction? The Economic Costs of Rigged Contracts for Schools
When it rains in Britain, it pours. And sometimes, the leaks are not just from the roofs but also from the foundations of the economy. The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently...
Construction Crunch: Why the UK Can't Meet Its Housing Targets
The UK is facing a housing crisis that reads like a suspense novel. A government promise of 1.5 million new homes by 2029 hangs in the balance as industry experts warn: we don’t have the workers to...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 13 December 2024
Here's our last weekly economics news quiz of 2024! The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the previous 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK...
Rents on the Rise: The Tug of War Between Supply and Demand in the UK Rental Market
It’s a tale as old as economics itself: demand soars, supply stagnates, and prices climb. The UK’s rental market in 2024 encapsulates this drama in vivid detail. With annual rental inflation...
Breaking Barriers: How a UK-EU Trade Reset Could Boost Economic Growth
The United Kingdom’s post-Brexit economic journey is at a crossroads. Enter Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, addressing the Euro-Group of finance ministers—the first UK chancellor to do...
Guinness, Gen Z, and the Economics of a Foamy Frenzy
Imagine the agony: heading to your local pub (health club) anticipating a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, only to discover your local pub is out of stock. Welcome to the unexpected reality of...
The Great Christmas Veggie Battle: Who Pays the Price for Cheap Carrots?
Every Christmas, a peculiar war rages in Britain’s supermarkets—not over luxury chocolates or fancy wines, but over humble vegetables. Carrots for 15p, potatoes for 19p, parsnips at bargain-bin...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 06 December 2024
Here's this week economics news quiz! The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the previous 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK economy but some...
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