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Asos accused of rewarding ‘spectacular failure’ as CEO gets £300k rise
Executive pay is in the spotlight again, with the news that despite the slump in Asos' share price, its Chief Executive is going to get a 44% pay rise, despite its share price having fallen by 60%...
Base Rates Drop, But Your Mortgage Won't: The Economics Behind the Paradox
If you’ve been keeping a close eye on interest rates lately, you might be scratching your head at a perplexing reality: even as the Bank of England cuts its base interest rate, mortgage costs have...
Britain’s unhealthy eating habits are leaving a devastating mark on public finances. According to a startling new report by the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission (FFCC), the UK’s love affair...
Brew-tally Tough Times: Typhoo Tea Battles Debt and Shifts in British Drinking Habits
In the quaint world of British tea drinking, the scent of change has been brewing for some time—and Typhoo Tea, founded in 1903, now finds itself on the wrong side of history. The 121-year-old...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 15 November 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...
From Wind to Wings: Dale Vince's Quest for a Zero-Emission Future
In the ever-evolving quest to reduce humanity’s carbon footprint, Dale Vince, a name synonymous with green energy, is setting his sights on the skies. Through Ecojet, Vince hopes to launch the...
Taramasalata supply dip creates panic among discerning consumers
In what may seem like a small culinary crisis, the humble yet beloved taramasalata has become the unlikely focal point of a much broader economic saga. A nationwide shortage of this distinctive...
Un-bottling the Baby Formula Market: Why Competition Matters for Families
The rising costs of baby formula in the UK have left many parents feeling squeezed, and now, a government watchdog is sounding the alarm. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recommended...
Counting the Cost: How Extreme Weather Became a $2 Trillion Economic Storm
The numbers are staggering: $2 trillion in global economic losses from extreme weather over the past decade. As diplomats converge for the COP29 climate summit in Baku, this stark figure serves as...
Tax Turmoil for Hospitality: Will National Insurance Hikes Lead to Closures and Job Losses?
The pub and restaurant industry is sounding the alarm. Over 200 leading figures in hospitality have warned that recent increases in National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will disproportionately...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 08 November 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...
Bank of England's Rate Dilemma: Why Lower Interest Rates Won’t Drop Fast
The Bank of England’s latest interest rate cut from 5% to 4.75% was a move anticipated by economists and financial markets alike. While a lower rate is generally welcome for those with debts, there...
Protectionism’s Price: Trump’s Tariffs and the UK Economy
In a world increasingly shaped by the push and pull of global trade policies, the potential re-imposition of steep tariffs by Donald Trump, when he returns to the White House, offers a striking...
For the first time in eight years, university tuition fees in England will rise from £9,250 to £9,535 starting next autumn. This modest increase might seem like a small adjustment, but it’s part of...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 01 November 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...
Vape Tax 2026: Can Higher Prices Deter Youth from Vaping?
The UK government has announced a new flat tax on vaping products, set to take effect in October 2026. This policy, part of the Labour government’s broader health initiatives, aims to discourage...
In April 2025, over three million UK workers will see a significant pay rise as the National Living Wage climbs from £11.44 to £12.21 per hour—a 6.7% increase. This change, while welcomed by many...
As the government prepares for a new budget, bus fares are set to rise in England, with the cap increasing from £2 to £3. This change, affecting millions of bus riders, is more than just a fare...
In recent years, birth rates in England and Wales have taken a nosedive, with the average number of children per woman falling to 1.44 in 2023—an all-time low. The number of births, down to just...
Vape Ban: England Takes Aim at Disposable Culture to Save Environment and Public Health
England is set to ban the sale of disposable vapes in June 2025, a move that has sparked discussions not just about public health but also the environment and the economy. The government aims to...
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