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...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 25 October 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...
Data Starter: UK business confidence
UK business confidence Q4 2019 to Q3 2024
Water Woes: Could Nonprofit Models Hold the Solution for England’s Failing Water Sector?
In England, the water industry is facing one of its biggest shakeups since privatisation in 1989, and public anger over environmental damage is fuelling the debate. The government is considering a...
The National Food Strategy has been setting out plans for a healthier and more environmentally friendly food choices.
The world's largest coffee chain, Starbucks, is facing a major wake-up call. With falling sales, particularly in key markets like the U.S. and China, the company’s new CEO, Brian Niccol, is brewing...
HSBC, one of the world’s largest banks, is undergoing a major restructuring as it grapples with increasing geopolitical tensions and economic pressures. In a bold move, the bank will split its...
Data Starter: USA spending per person on food
Per person spending on food at home and food in restaurants & cafes in the USA, 1953-2022
In the News Teaching Activity – UK economy returns to growth (Oct 2024)
Good news about economic growth - the economy grew 0.2% in August after two flat months.
Key Terms in the EdExcel Economics Papers for 2023
Here is a summary of key terms used in the mark schemes for Edexcel economics in 2023.
Key Terms in the EdExcel Economics Papers for 2024
We have put together a glossary of the key economics terms used in EdExcel Papers 1 to 3 for June 2024. As part of revision, it is a great idea to check through them and consider if you are...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 18 October 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...
Data Starter: UK unemployment rate since 1971
Trend in UK unemployment 1971-2024
In an ambitious leap toward renewable energy, Tesco, one of the UK’s leading supermarket chains, has signed a deal to source two-thirds of the electricity generated by the upcoming Cleve Hill solar...
In the News Teaching Activity – the government plans to improve workers’ rights (Oct 2024)
The government is planning to upgrade workers’ rights, but businesses are concerned about how their costs may rise.
Bank of England Eyes Interest Cuts as Inflation Hits Three-Year Low
In a twist for the UK economy, inflation has dipped to a surprising 1.7% in the year to September, the lowest in over three years and below the Bank of England's (BoE) 2% target. This unexpected...
Data Starter: World Economy in 2022
Which countries contributed the most to world GDP in 2022?
Gaming Taxes and the UK Economy: What’s the Cost of Raising the Stakes?
The UK government is eyeing a significant tax hike on gambling, hoping to raise as much as £3.4 billion annually by 2030 by doubling taxes on "higher harm" gambling products. According to proposals...
Today's Guardian editorial highlights the fact that the European electric vehicle market doesn't seem to be getting the appropriate support. Governments haven't been investing enough and have...
How Institutions Shape Wealth: Lessons from the 2024 Nobel Prize Winners in Economics
How do institutions shape prosperity? This year’s Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson, addresses this critical question with a fascinating take...
Daily Email Updates
Subscribe to our daily digest and get the day’s content delivered fresh to your inbox every morning at 7am.
Signup for emails