Labour market data released by the ONS (Office for National Statistics) today shows that the under-25s accounted for more than half of those without jobs in the three months to December of last year.

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The BBC's Faisal Islam reflects upon the pace at which lockdown is being eased and wonders about whether it might prolong the economic agony.

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As Boris Johnson takes charge of the G7 summit, campaigners are urging him to ensure UK private lenders (who own 30% of debt of countries under the G20 relief initiative) join international debt...

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Big news in the gig economy as the UK Supreme Court has decided that Uber drivers are not self-employed contractors but employees.

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This is a great example of an interventionist supply side policy from the UK government to try and encourage technological progress and strengthen the UK economy's productivity and supply side.

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Test your knowledge of the week's economic-related stories with the new Economics Weekly Quiz!

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In his latest comment piece, Paul Ormerod argues that a striking feature of economic history is the resilience of the Western economies.

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The centre of economic gravity is changing: the EU's largest trading partner is now China, and no longer the USA.

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Martin Wolf writes eloquently here in the Financial Times about the need for governments in advanced, high-income countries to drive co-operation to vaccinate the world.

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This BBC article dissects the leveraged buy out that has been used by the Issa Brothers to make an agreed bid to Walmart to buy Asda.

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Jaguar Land Rover, the biggest manufacturer of cars in the UK, today announced that all of its Jaguar models will be fully electric by 2025.

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Deliveroo - the food delivery business - is planning a floatation later this year in a listing that could value the business in excess of £7 billion.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has become the first female and first African to lead the World Trade Organisation.

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It seems that all developed economies have taken a significant Covid-related hit - some, notably the UK, more than others.

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This BBC Newsnight clip looks at the problems associated with the Northern Ireland protocol, and the extra costs that this is imposing on Northern Irish businesses.

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Here is a raft of topical stories in the news relating to the economics of sustainable growth.

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Test your knowledge of the week's economic-related stories with the new Economics Weekly Quiz!

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The appointment of Christopher Woolard, the former head of the Financial Conduct Authority, to EY's partnership illustrates that the 'Revolving Door' is still very much in action.

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I love these Wendover Production clips - just lots of good economics, In this case, they look at the market for electric cars.

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This Newsnight clip looks at the issue of child poverty in the UK - and it's depressing viewing.

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