The UK economy is facing sluggish growth, and economists are asking: Why?
Virgin Group’s plan to enter the cross-Channel rail market highlights the growing contestability of the sector.
CPI Basket 2025: What’s In, What’s Out & Why It Matters!
How does the UK’s inflation measure change over time? Every year, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket of goods and services is updated to reflect shifts in consumer spending habits. In 2025, 23...
Data Starter: Number of people living in urban areas, world.
How rapidly has the world population urbanised since 1960?
These free knowledge organisers are an ideal resource to provide to your new Year 12 and Year 13 Economists. Each digital organiser pack contains a printable sets knowledge-based information sheets...
Will the 2025 UK Minimum Wage Hike Cost Jobs?
The UK's national minimum wage is set to rise to £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21 and over from April 2025. But what does this mean for the UK economy, businesses, and the job market? Will this...
In the News Teaching Activity – can the GDP measures be adjusted to make them more accurate? (Mar 2025)
The UN has approved changes to how economies are measured, adding wind, waves, and data as economic assets.
UK Economy 2025: Essential Stats for Exam Success!
Are you ready to ace your 2025 economics exams? 📈 In this video, we're diving into the key UK economic stats you NEED to know for your micro and macroeconomic analysis! From economic growth...
Data Starter: Share of population using the Internet 1990-2023
Where in the world do people use the internet the most and least?
Economics Weekly Quiz | 14 March 2025
Here's this week's economics news quiz. The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the last 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK economy but some...
In the News Teaching Activity – how information failure can cause the return of measles (Mar 2025)
A measles outbreak in Texas has highlighted the dangers of misinformation and low vaccination rates which are threatening public welfare.
Which OECD countries had the highest average wages in 2023?
Why do interest rates impact currency value? And how do central banks influence exchange rates? Whether you're studying for your A-Level, IB, or GCSE Economics exams, this video will break down the...
UK Tax Burden at a 70-Year High | Edexcel Economics Update
In 2023/24, the UK government raised £1.1 trillion in tax revenue—equivalent to 40% of the UK's GDP, the highest level since the 1980s! But what does this mean for the UK economy? And how can you...
In the News Teaching Activity – how might an increase in UK spending on defence affect the economy? (Mar 2025)
Britain’s defence industry is bracing for a major boost as the UK accelerates military spending, aiming for 2.5% of GDP by 2027.
The Yield Curve: What It Tells Us About the Economy
What does the yield curve tell us about the economy? Why do economists and investors obsess over it? And most importantly, why should you care as an economics student preparing for exams in 2025?
Economics Weekly Quiz | 07 March 2025
Here's this week's economics news quiz. The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the last 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK economy but some...
Data Starter: Foreign aid by country donor, 2018-2023
How important has the USA been as a foreign aid giver in recent years?
With UK household debt surpassing £2 trillion, and unsecured debt averaging £14,300 per household, this is a growing concern for the economy in 2025. Rising mortgage costs, increasing reliance on...
In the News Teaching Activity – the fight for critical mineral resources in Ukraine (Mar 2025)
Ukraine holds vital critical minerals like lithium, titanium, and rare earths, crucial for green energy, technology, and military production.
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