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The news that the UK has a tech talent shortage isn't a surprise - however, students should immediately be able to see the implications of this for the macroeconomy.
Netflix and Microsoft have teamed up to offer a cheaper version of Netflix, complete with adverts, in an attempt to stem a loss of subscribers.
How the cost of living crisis is widening child poverty
More evidence is emerging this week about the impact of the cost of living crisis on relative poverty among households and across regions
A Question of Supply - Heathrow implements a Capacity Cap
The UK’s busiest airport, has announced a two-month cap on departing passengers at 100,000 a day to limit queues, baggage delays and flight cancellations.
Greenpeace has released new survey evidence revealing that UK households only recycle a mere 12% of their single-use plastics.
The heatwave and demand for bottled water
The UK's heatwave is inevitably driving higher demand for cool drinks but Briton’s desire for bottled water over the long run may be declining.
Is the fall in sterling good for the UK economy?
The eminent economist Barry Eichengreen highlights here the damage that the weakening of the pound is likely to cause the UK economy.
How deep is the UK's economic crisis? Six charts to help students understand what is really going on
This is macroeconomic gold dust for students and teachers! The Guardian provides a helpful series of charts highlighting six key problems facing the UK economy.
Economics Weekly Quiz - 08 July 2022
Here's our last weekly economics news quiz of the academic year. We have 8 multichoice questions and a 'Classroom mode' for those teachers wishing to use the quiz in class. Good luck!
Economics Weekly Quiz - 01 July 2022
Here's our weekly economics news quiz. Apologies that there is no online version of the quiz this week. We have 8 multichoice questions available on the Powerpoint download.
Economics Weekly Quiz - 24 June 2022
Here's our weekly economics news quiz. We have 8 multichoice questions and a 'Classroom mode' for those teachers wishing to use the quiz in class. Good luck!
Here's a potential example of regulatory failure, with the National Audit Office (NAO) thinking that a failure to regulate the energy sector last year, and the collapse of 28 energy companies has...
Is the Sri Lankan economy on the brink of collapse?
Newsnight's Ben Chu investigates what is happening in Sri Lanka - is their economy on the brink of collapse?
Economics Weekly Quiz - 17 June 2022
Here's our weekly economics news quiz. We have 8 multichoice questions and a 'Classroom mode' for those teachers wishing to use the quiz in class. Good luck!
Has a minimum price on alcohol caused some lower-income consumers to cut back on food and heating?
Economics Weekly Quiz - 10 June 2022
Here's our weekly economics news quiz. We have 8 multichoice questions and a 'Classroom mode' for those teachers wishing to use the quiz in class.
Good luck!
Should the minimum legal age for buying cigarettes be raised to twenty-one years.
EU agrees 40% quota for women on corporate boards
The EU has introduced legislation to increase boardroom diversity, by insisting that companies will have boards with women making up 40% of all board members.
Is the four-day week the future? Not for teachers, I suspect but the biggest ever trial of the four-day week is being launched in the UK.
Economics Weekly Quiz - 27 May 2022
Time fro some half-term fun - here's our weekly economics news quiz. We have 8 multichoice questions and a 'Classroom mode' for those teachers wishing to use the quiz in class. Good luck!