In a bold bid to improve the health of the nation and cut down smoking-related costs, public health advocates and charity groups are calling on UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to introduce new taxes on...

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The UK has become the first G7 nation to end the use of coal-fired power.

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A lovely case of retaliation here in the ongoing EU-China trade war with the Chinese imposing tariffs on EU brandy exports. In addition, as the article notes, "China is also considering new tariffs...

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Do join the tutor2u team as we deliver our second free live-streamed teacher CPD for A-Level Economics tomorrow (8 October) at 6.30pm.

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Why was disposable income at the end of 2023 still lower than pre-pandemic levels?

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In a significant development for the UK housing market, Barratt, the nation's largest housebuilder, has completed a £2.5 billion acquisition of its smaller rival, Redrow. After months of scrutiny...

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A huge 'thank you' to all the teachers who joined us for this week's first teacher CPD live stream. Also, a massive thank you to our panelists Isobel, Natalie and Glynn.

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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...

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Projected number of Airconditioning Units

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What are the economic costs of the recent widespread flooding across Europe?

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The European Union’s decision to slap tariffs of up to 39.7% on Chinese titanium dioxide has left Europe’s paint industry in a sticky situation as reported here in the FT. Paint makers are worried...

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Since taking office in December, Argentina’s President Javier Milei has delivered on his campaign promise to slash public spending and tackle inflation head-on. His far-right, free-market policies,...

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The demand for power to support generative AI is an excellent example of derived demand in economics. Derived demand occurs when the demand for a good or service arises not from its direct use but...

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The iconic Ratcliffe-on-Soar power plant in Nottinghamshire generates its final sparks of electricity this week, closing the chapter on Britain’s 142-year relationship with coal-powered energy....

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Do join us for our inaugural A-Level Economics teacher live stream tonight where the team will be discussing ‘Creating independent learners in economics’.

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Trends in the UK Bank Base Rate

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In a clever mix of humour and legal strategy, Iceland Foods has attempted to trademark its "iconic" King Prawn Ring, a product it claims to have pioneered since 1991. The supermarket giant isn't...

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Do join the tutor2u team as we deliver free live-streamed teacher CPD for A-Level Economics tomorrow (1 October) at 6.30pm and most Tuesday evenings this term.

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Why have the profits of the Card Factory been falling?

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