The UK mortgage market is buzzing with excitement as major banks slash mortgage rates, making home loans more affordable. With the Bank of England expected to cut interest rates later this summer,...

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Labour’s latest manifesto promises to tackle the housing crisis head-on by building a whopping 1.5 million new homes over the next Parliament. But can they really hit the nail on the head? Let’s...

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In a dramatic move shaking the automotive industry, the European Commission has decided to impose hefty tariffs on China-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs) starting from July 5th. This bold...

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For all of the focus on China as the world's largest polluter, it might be worth reframing the problem to accept that it is also one of, if not the, largest innovator in this area.

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The world of UK retail banking looks set to get a major shake-up as Nationwide Building Society gears up to acquire Virgin Money UK PLC in a £2.9 billion deal. The Competition and Markets Authority...

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In the July 2024 King's Speech, Labour has proposed to renationalise the remaining elements of the industry under private sector control. This article explores the implications of nationalizing a...

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The British pound has hit its highest level against the US dollar in a year, driven by investor expectations that UK interest rates will stay high. This change is tied to stubborn inflation,...

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Pret a Manger has decided to shake things up with its subscription model, causing a stir among coffee lovers. Previously, the subscription allowed members to enjoy five free drinks a day and a 20%...

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An excellent article here from the World Bank's blog on financing green investment in copper-rich Zambia.

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Data from Zapmap reported here reveals that a new public charger was installed every 25 minutes during the spring quarter of 2024, indicating a rapid pace of deployment to meet growing demand.

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VoxDev has published new research showing the impact of minimum wages on consumption in the Chinese economy. It is a very useful example of the importance of the marginal propensity to consume when...

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Here is a really good example of a demerger in the global drinks industry. The example is suitable for all students taking their A-Level and IB economics.

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This article from BBC news reports on the concerns expressed by Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), about the rise of protectionist policies and the...

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Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, has announced the establishment of a £7.3 billion National Wealth Fund (NWF) as part of the newly elected Labour government's initiative to stimulate infrastructure...

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Here's a quick quiz for your remaining students on events that have taken place in the economics world since the academic year started in September 2023. The quiz includes 10 questions - how many...

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This BBC clip looks at the ubiquity of Amazon, on the 30th anniversary of the company's emergence, and wonders whether it can continue to grow as it has in its first 30 years of existence.

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Carlsberg has bought Robinson squash manufacturer Britvic, looking to diversify its business away from alcoholic in favour of non-alcoholic beverages. At the same time, Carlsberg have bought out...

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Tim Harford's well-received, hard-hitting documentary about the problems facing the UK economy is now available to view on YouTube. Tim's assessment looks at the cost of living crisis, the truth...

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Students will, no doubt, have noted that the UK has a new government. How will the Labour government tackle the economic problems facing the UK economy?

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Many students will know of the business Shein, a firm founded in China, which has grown into a veritable giant in the world of fast fashion. Its entrepreneurial founder, Xu Yangtian, is one of...

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